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

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

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

Sport an oversized raffia topper for a day at the lido, a canvas wide-brim for an afternoon of gardening, or one with a grosgrain-ribbon chin strap when going for a walk. —Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 29 June 2025

The dessert bars are made up of three layers: a blondie-like base, chocolate chip filling, and crispy meringue topper. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025

Step 3: Wash The Bedding Strip off all of your bedding, including your sheets, pillowcases, comforter or duvet, and mattress topper/cover. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 June 2025

Here are nine mattresses and one mattress topper that are designed to provide you a cooling paradise. —Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 May 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