top-notch

1 of 2

adjective

ˈtäp-ˈnäch 

: of the highest quality : first-rate

a top-notch work

topnotcher

ˈtäp-ˈnä-chər 

noun

topnotcher

2 of 2

noun

top·​notch·​er -chə(r) 

plural -s

: one that is top-notch

Synonyms of top-notch

Adjective

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

Examples of top-notch in a Sentence

Adjective

a top-notch violinist who had no trouble getting a position with the symphony

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Tell us about the crew Crew-to-guest ratio is nearly one-to-one, so no surprise, service is top-notch. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Created in 2023 by frontwoman Alysha Nyx, a rocking four-piece band of world-class musicians provides the backing for a top-notch concert salute to Stevie Nicks. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Last year’s halftime performer was Bad Bunny, who, in just 13 minutes, gave both a sprawling American history education and a top-notch music lesson. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026

Condé Nast Traveler readers recently picked the top 10 best large cities in the United States in 2026, highlighting destinations with top-notch restaurant, bar and hotel scenes. — Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for top-notch

• hopscotch
• stopwatch
• wristwatch
• boche
• botch
• brough
• crotch
• gotch
• notch
• rotch
• scotch
• swatch

Kids Definition

top-notch

adjective

-ˈnäch

: of the highest quality : first-rate

a top-notch performance