topside
1 of 2adverb or adjective
top·side
ˈtäp-ˈsīd 
1
: to or on the top or surface
2
: in a position of authority
3
: on deck
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
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Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
After the strike the fish bore away but then came topside to jump.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026
Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
After the strike the fish bore away but then came topside to jump.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026
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Adverb or adjective
That’s why this show, set on a yacht, sees four couples living lavishly topside — and the rest of the singles below deck, cleaning up after the others.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
After the strike the fish bore away but then came topside to jump.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
That’s why this show, set on a yacht, sees four couples living lavishly topside — and the rest of the singles below deck, cleaning up after the others.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
After the strike the fish bore away but then came topside to jump.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for topside
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“Topside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topside. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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