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 of last word

• 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

More than anything, The Moment wants to put out one last word on the whole Brat phenomenon, or maybe a stake through the whole thing’s heart. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2026

Those were her last words before the agent fired three bullets through the window, according to multiple videos taken from a number of angles. —Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026

Those were her last words before the agent fired three bullets through the window, according to multiple videos taken from a number of angles. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026

Here's everything to know about the actress's death, including what her last words were. —Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 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