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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Burnett deliberately stayed away from the trend of pairing veteran artists with a raft of current pop chart toppers to appeal to the broadest possible audience. Melinda Newman, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025 Bridal tiaras may be less popular than in decades past, but the new guard of regal toppers is designed (and destined) to command attention. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025 An owl flew down a family’s chimney and became their new Christmas tree topper. Cate Martel, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024 The best bedding and bath items, including Turkish towels, a fluffy mattress topper, and fresh sheets, are up to 78 percent off. Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 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 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

topper

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