top dog

noun

: a person, group, or thing in a position of authority especially through victory in a hard-fought competition

Examples of top dog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Will Nvidia reclaim its number one position in the coming days, or will Apple still be the top dog? — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 28 July 2026

Less than a year after trading away Micah Parsons, the room is still in search of its top dog, but a lot of new capable faces lead the way in 2026. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Here, the iconic Sandy Lane has long been the island's top dog, pulling in an exclusive clientele. — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Being top dog on the local council, however, is not the same as world domination. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for top dog

• agog
• backlog
• bulldog
• bullfrog
• eclogue
• eggnog
• groundhog
• hedgehog
• leapfrog
• prolog
• sheepdog
• watchdog