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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Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
The Atlas star, 54, was photographed lounging topside on a boat on the Mediterranean with friends on Thursday.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
The teak decks on the exterior also added luxe to the topsides.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2023
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Adverb or adjective
The music icon, 42, posted a playfully edited recap of their day at sea that included clips of the beautiful scenery as well as of the pair walking along a dock, lounging topside and Beyoncé modeling her look.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
The Atlas star, 54, was photographed lounging topside on a boat on the Mediterranean with friends on Thursday.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
Noun
Many gardeners, Grumpy included, find the rich, brown undersides combined with the deep-green topsides to be quite attractive.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
The teak decks on the exterior also added luxe to the topsides.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2023
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“Topside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topside. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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