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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The penthouses on the topmost 14th floor can be combined to form a seven-bedroom cluster occupying that entire floor for those looking to max out. Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 Both rugs are off-white, with the topmost rug boasting a fringe border and plush texture, making the seating area feel even more comfortable. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026 Spectators seated in the topmost section on Sunday night will be on eye level with the Truman balcony. Simon Ducroquet, New York Times, 14 June 2026 Its skeletal steel dome, erected on the spot where an Easter egg roll was held in the days of the republic, rises as high as the topmost arcade of the Colosseum, towering over the White House. Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for topmost

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

topmost

adjective
: highest of all

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