topmost

adjective

top·​most ˈtäp-ˌmōst How to pronounce topmost (audio)
Synonyms of topmostnext
: highest of all : uppermost

Examples of topmost in a Sentence

He was standing on the topmost step. his kite got tangled in the topmost branches of the tree
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Remove all other side branches and cut the central leader back just above the topmost scaffold. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 Underneath the topmost layer (a user clicking through a browser), a comprehensive E2E setup involves mocking production endpoints, intercepting network requests, seeding databases, making precise assertions at every layer of the stack and integrating tightly with CI pipelines. Ethan Pronev, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Outside is a toxic hellscape that is only visible on big screens in the silo’s topmost level. ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2026 A couple more en suite bedrooms can also be found on this floor, with the topmost level holding two more bedrooms and the lower level decked out with a media room, a gym, a wine cellar, an in-law suite with its own entrance, and access to a two-car garage. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topmost

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of topmost was in 1613

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“Topmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topmost. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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topmost

adjective
top·​most -ˌmōst How to pronounce topmost (audio)
: highest of all

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