topper

noun

top·​per ˈtä-pər 

1

: one that is at or on the top

2

a

: silk hat

b

: opera hat

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

Synonyms of topper

• factor
• clincher
• crusher
• capper
• ace in the hole
• coup de grâce

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Wilson came up for considerable discussion when Variety engaged Big Loud toppers Seth England, Joey Moi and Craig Wiseman for an extended interview going deep into their history on the occasion of the label’s 10-year anniversary. —Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025

Both versions are adorned with colorful ornaments, old-school candlesticks, and a gleaming star topper. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025

The Nightcap bomber jacket is a runner-up for Gray; a sporty, lightweight layer that finds loose inspiration in the vintage toppers in her closet. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025

The Loops Double Take Glow Mask and Scunci All Day Hold Unbreakable Claw Clip also elevate gift baskets and work well as a gift topper without breaking the bank. —Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Phrases Containing topper

• chart-topper
• the topper

Rhymes for topper

• chopper
• copper
• cropper
• dropper
• pauper
• popper
• proper
• shopper
• stopper
• whopper
• eavesdropper
• grasshopper

Kids Definition

topper

noun

top·​per ˈtäp-ər 

1

: one that tops

2

: top hat