topper

noun

top·​per ˈtä-pər How to pronounce topper (audio)
1
: one that is at or on the top
2
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

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
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Wayfair currently has over 8,000 bedding deals on cooling sheets, airy duvet covers, gel fiber pillows, and memory foam mattress toppers for up to 87 percent off. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Feed them to your cat companion directly from the tube as a scrumptious snack or a tasty meal topper. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025 The set comes with one flat and one fitted sheet, and two pillowcases—plus, the sheets also have 18-inch pockets that have enough give to pair with memory foam or mattress toppers, providing the best fit possible. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025 A bit of fish sauce adds big, bold flavor, while barely pickled carrots and daikon radishes help keep the meatballs juicy (and show up later as a topper option). Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for topper

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Time Traveler
The first known use of topper was in 1602

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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topper. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

topper

noun
top·​per ˈtäp-ər How to pronounce topper (audio)
1
: one that tops
2
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