top-of-the-line

adjective

ˈtäp-ə(v)-ṯẖə-ˈlīn 

: top-notch

especially : being or belonging to the highest or most expensive class

top-of-the-line camera equipment

Synonyms of top-of-the-line

• excellent
• wonderful
• superb
• terrific
• awesome
• great
• beautiful
• lovely
• fabulous
• fantastic
• stellar
• prime
• marvelous
• fine
• quality
• classic
• hot

Examples of top-of-the-line in a Sentence

gourmet chefs who insist on top-of-the-line cookware and are willing to pay for it

Recent Examples on the Web

Joel’s bike collection spans several decades and includes bikes manufactured by top-of-the-line makers like Ducati, BMW, Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Honda, Kawasaki, and Moto Guzzi. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

After trying out several basses in the showroom, Hsu, who specializes in Latin jazz, selects a top-of-the-line $39,000 instrument. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Some of the guests on board had upcoming bookings for the top-of-the-line (and priced like it) ship, though many remained quite fond of our Le Lyrial. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Others are top-of-the-line machines, pointed at distant galaxies millions of light-years away. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for top-of-the-line

• aconitine
• anopheline
• antipyrine
• bromocriptine
• chlorhexidine
• clomipramine
• creatinine
• desipramine
• guanethidine
• heterodyne
• imipramine
• meperidine

Kids Definition

top-of-the-line

adjective

: top-notch

top-of-the-line camera equipment