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

Cashews and almonds are versatile additions to many dishes, serving as creamy bases, mix-ins for baked goods, salad toppers, or as nutritious snacks. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026

The Banijay topper added that the world is moving too fast to say whether Banijay will push for yet more M&A when the dust has settled on this deal. —Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026

There were white fur stoles and chubbies, a black-and-white topper with a bow, and a matching animal print coat, skirt and pillbox hat. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026

Several editors said Ritz would be great for cheese or as a casserole topper. —Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 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