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

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

On March 19, street toppers were removed from the street. —Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026

Your Mattress Strip Bedding and Wash on Hot Start by removing all bedding — sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any toppers. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026

Lime zest and sea salt are mixed to create a fresh salty topper to the frozen sweet pie. —Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 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