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

Pope Francis' final hours, last words: Vatican shares details on Francis Pope Francis lies in state The Vatican is providing the faithful with long hours for three days to pay their respects. —John Bacon, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025

Among Francis’ last words was a heartfelt message to Strappetti. —Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025

His choice of last words has been a topic of conversation for decades, particularly now with the release of Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror. —Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 18 Apr. 2025

Denise just wants to get through this without any drama between the girls, which would be famous last words on Housewives but is a totally reasonable expectation here. —Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for last word

• absurd
• averred
• bluebird
• byword
• catbird
• catchword
• concurred
• conferred
• cowbird
• cowherd
• crossword
• deferred

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