topper

noun

top·​per ˈtä-pər How to pronounce topper (audio)
Synonyms of toppernext
1
: one that is at or on the top
2
3
: something (such as a joke) that caps everything preceding
4
: a woman's usually short and loose-fitting lightweight outer coat
5
: one that puts on or takes off tops

Examples of topper in a Sentence

Their new song soon became a chart topper. there are lots of good reasons we can't go to the concert, but the fact that the tickets are all sold out is the topper
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These bed sheets are made from 100 percent cotton in a percale weave — the same fabric as the above mattress topper. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 Plus, common violet leaves and blooms are edible and make intriguing salad toppers for anyone who’s interested in backyard foraging. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026 Wide release indies rounded out box office toppers at 8th, 9th and 10th place, according to Comscore, all in week 2. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 May 2026 Sandwich Upgrades Our testers loved reaching for these condiments and toppers to really up their sandwich game. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topper

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Time Traveler
The first known use of topper was in 1602

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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topper. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

topper

noun
top·​per ˈtäp-ər How to pronounce topper (audio)
1
: one that tops
2
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