top-notch

1 of 2

adjective

ˈtäp-ˈnäch 

: of the highest quality : first-rate

a top-notch work

topnotcher

ˈtäp-ˈnä-chər 

noun

topnotcher

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noun

top·​notch·​er -chə(r) 

plural -s

: one that is top-notch

Synonyms of top-notch

Adjective

• excellent
• superb
• terrific
• wonderful
• 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

Couples celebrating special occasions, business travelers seeking a top-notch stay, and families looking for a memorable getaway—especially around the holidays—comprise this scene’s passersby. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Part of the 18th Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot festival, the event was, naturally, accompanied by top-notch wine. — George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

Part of the 18th Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot festival, the event was, naturally, accompanied by top-notch wine. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026

Offered with laces or the BOA dial, its outsole sports top-notch traction via four lug shapes. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 July 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