top dollar

noun

: the highest amount being paid for a commodity or service

… willing to pay top dollar to get them …

—Dean Failey

Examples of top dollar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The price of goods are up about 30% and every market is demanding top dollar for their stuff. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

His art draws top dollar; one designed with an image of Hawaiian icon Rell Sunn was bought at an auction for $25,000. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 July 2026

Los Angeles gave up significant assets and will be paying top dollar for all three newcomers, but the players and coaches see only positives in general manager Les Snead's aggressive moves. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

Shiny new towers make a statement through their sheer opulence, panoramic views and desirable locations, enticing companies to pay top dollar. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for top dollar

• footballer
• installer
• caller
• choler
• collar
• crawler
• faller
• haller
• hauler
• holler
• scholar
• smaller

Kids Definition

top dollar

noun

: the highest amount being paid for an article, product, or service

paid top dollar for the tickets