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

Famous last words from a woman who then has a stone slingshotted through her eye and out the back of her head by a lawnmower. —Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025

The serial killer was convicted of murdering at least 33 teen boys and young men in the 1970s His last words after sitting on death row for 14 years became infamous John Wayne Gacy, a.k.a. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 May 2025

The Oracle of Omaha is giving his last words of wisdom. —Medora Lee, USA Today, 6 May 2025

Listen to this article Pope Francis died content and grateful after a busy day tending to his beloved flock, the Vatican said Tuesday in an account of the pontiff’s final hours and last words. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 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