1
: something that forms a top
especially
: a garnish (such as a sauce, bread crumbs, or whipped cream) placed on top of a food for flavor or decoration
2
: the action of one that tops
3
: something removed by topping
Synonyms
Adjective
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Examples of topping in a Sentence
Noun
What toppings do you want on the pizza?
an ice-cream sundae with whipped-cream topping
Adjective
I know a topping new pub in Southwark where we won't run into any toffs.
Recent Examples on the Web
Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2024
Get The Recipe 02 of 20 Chicken Nachos Serve these nachos as a poolside appetizer or as an effortless dinner loaded with all your favorite toppings.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 July 2024
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 July 2024
Start with this easy nachos recipe, then go to town with topping options such as cilantro, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and salsa.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2022
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Noun
Each of the smoothies comes with a choice of two toppings.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2024
Get The Recipe 02 of 20 Chicken Nachos Serve these nachos as a poolside appetizer or as an effortless dinner loaded with all your favorite toppings.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 July 2024
Adjective
Get The Recipe 13 of 25 Sheet Pan Squash Casserole
This riff on the classic casserole uses a sheet pan to maximize surface area, meaning more crunchy topping and less soupy filling.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 July 2024
Start with this easy nachos recipe, then go to town with topping options such as cilantro, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and salsa.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2022
See all Example Sentences for topping
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“Topping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topping. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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