last word

noun

1

: the final remark in a verbal exchange

2

a

: the power of final decision

b

: a definitive statement or treatment

this study will surely be the last word on the subject for many years

3

: the most advanced, up-to-date, or fashionable exemplar of its kind

the last word in sports cars

Synonyms

• buzz
• chic
• craze
• dernier cri
• enthusiasm
• fad
• fashion
• flavor
• go
• hot ticket
• latest
• mode
• rage
• sensation
• style
• ton
• trend
• vogue

Examples of last word in a Sentence

a swimsuit that is the last word in sportswear this season

Recent Examples on the Web

Still unknown is whether Baldwin will let those comments stand as his last word on the subject, or feel the need to add further explanation on the witness stand, which would expose him to cross examination. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 July 2024

When staff at Cedar Pet Clinic in Lake Elmo asked John Baillie on Thursday morning for some last words of wisdom on his last day at work, the longtime veterinarian was already thinking about one of his upcoming cases. —Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 27 June 2024

Gonzales says he's found God and will use his last words to apologize. —Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024

Any last words on being the banana queen? Eat your bananas. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

last word

noun

1

: the final remark in a discussion

2

: the power of final decision

3

: the most modern or fashionable one of its kind

the last word in sportswear