on top
idiom
1
: on the highest part or surface of something
vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and a cherry on top
2
chiefly British
: winning a game or competition
The team was on top after the first half.
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There was standing water on top of the lid of the bulk container of rice below the two-compartment sink.
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Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Dewey’s 22-month-old son, Reed, died after an unsecured mirror fell on top of him at their Idaho home in February.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Throw a down coat on top for a full-on cozy ensemble.
—India Roby, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2025
Adrenal Gland Disorders Your adrenal glands are small organs located on top of each kidney that produce hormones that help regulate blood pressure, balance salt and water, and manage stress.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 27 Nov. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Dewey’s 22-month-old son, Reed, died after an unsecured mirror fell on top of him at their Idaho home in February.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Throw a down coat on top for a full-on cozy ensemble.
—India Roby, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2025
Adrenal Gland Disorders Your adrenal glands are small organs located on top of each kidney that produce hormones that help regulate blood pressure, balance salt and water, and manage stress.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 27 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on top
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“On top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20top. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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