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

• latest
• trend
• craze
• rage
• vogue
• enthusiasm
• style

Examples of last word in a Sentence

a swimsuit that is the last word in sportswear this season

Recent Examples on the Web

What were Steve Irwin’s last words? —Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025

In 2015, firefighter Xavier Gourmelon revealed Princess Diana's last words in an interview with The Independent. —Stephanie Kaloi, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025

The hard cut after Lorraine’s damning last words wasn’t always how the scene ended. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025

When the doctor threatens to do the same with Krista, John accuses him of only targeting Black people, which forces the doctor to try to defend himself, enough of a distraction for John to accidentally kill the guy — whose last words are that his best friends are Black. —Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 31 July 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