topside

1 of 2

adverb or adjective

top·​side ˈtäp-ˈsīd 

1

: to or on the top or surface

2

: in a position of authority

3

: on deck

topside

2 of 2

noun

1

topsides plural : the top portion of the outer surface of a ship on each side above the waterline

2

: the highest level of authority

3

: the upper portion of the ionosphere

Examples of topside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb or adjective

After the strike the fish bore away but then came topside to jump. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026

Cabins are designed for stowage and sleeping, as guests will want to make the most of the views and camaraderie topside. — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2022

Noun

After the strike the fish bore away but then came topside to jump. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026

The captain instead had to remain up on the topside in the cubbyhole of his pilot house. — Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb Or Adjective

1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for topside

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied

Kids Definition

topside

adverb

top·​side

ˈtäp-ˈsīd

: on or onto the deck of a ship