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

Thankfully, setup is well documented in the user manual and on a large cardboard box-topper. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

Add photos or greeting cards under a glass topper on a desk for some spill-proof sentimental decor in your dorm. — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 28 July 2026

While a cooling mattress topper is a relatively new concept in bedding, many who have used these cooling toppers enjoy the impact of cooler sleep at night. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

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