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

The cake was baked by the couple’s friend, Alora Kinley, and flavored with vanilla buttercream and fresh strawberries, and topped with an adorable personalized dog topper of their pups. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Thanks to an influx of shimmery nail toppers, there’s no need to book a chrome pedicure at the salon this season. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Nearly a year later, the city unveiled a series of street sign toppers on South Calhoun Street to honor Bridges. — Brayden Garcia july 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Unlike most toppers, which include a cabover alcove, the Wingman collapses down to a basic box for travel. — New Atlas, 15 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