on top

phrase

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.

Examples of on top in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

D4vd then placed the bags into the front trunk of his Tesla – the cadaver bag on top – leaving the body to decompose, according to the prosecution. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Bündchen also included a photo of Vivian wrapping her arm around her older brother as the two enjoyed a scenic view from on top of a cliff. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

The 2026 tournament carries FIFA’s largest prize pool in World Cup history with $655 million split among the 48 qualified nations, with a further $72 million in preparation funding on top, for a total financial contribution of $727 million. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

That would have been even a few more million bucks on top of what already looks more like a philanthropic civic act more than a savvy investment on Tullman’s impassioned part, but an enthusiastic punter can dream. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Rhymes for on top

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop