top off
phrasal verb
topped off; topping off; tops off
1
: to end (something) usually in an exciting or impressive way
We topped off dinner with dessert and coffee.
The victory tops off the coach's extremely successful career.
2
US
: to fill (something) completely with a liquid
I added a little more coffee to top off the mug.
He stopped at the gas station to top off the car's tank.
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For Thompson to enjoy another stellar performance in her hometown on Saturday only sweetened the moment — topped off with one of those yells after assisting fellow Southern California native Rodman.
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
And at Spa La Quinta, splurge on the Citrus Escape body treatment, a sugar scrub followed by a Vichy shower and topped off with a massage.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Taylor topped off her outfit with an oversized pair of earrings and metallic blue-heeled boots.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
In the video, Harper can be seen topping off her look with her mom's brand's lip liner and gloss products.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
And at Spa La Quinta, splurge on the Citrus Escape body treatment, a sugar scrub followed by a Vichy shower and topped off with a massage.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Taylor topped off her outfit with an oversized pair of earrings and metallic blue-heeled boots.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
In the video, Harper can be seen topping off her look with her mom's brand's lip liner and gloss products.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for top off
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“Top off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20off. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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