topper

noun
top·​per | \ ˈtä-pər How to pronounce topper (audio) \

Definition of topper

1 : one that is at or on the top
2a : silk hat
b : opera hat
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

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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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The second phase of the shop — where 3,500 lines will be available in total — will open in September, when customers can get their hands on a velvet gold crown tree toppers for £95 ($116) apiece. Amy Woodyatt, CNN, "UK department store Selfridges opens Christmas shop ... in July," 29 July 2019 Plus, the company tucks lavender sachets inside the toppers for optimal relaxation. Marc Davila, House Beautiful, "This Hotel in Greece Has the Best Mattresses You've Ever Slept on," 27 June 2019 At first, Martinez came up with chia toppers that consumers could put on their yogurt, cereal or fruit. Georgann Yara, azcentral, "Audrey's Chia Cookies: How training for a marathon inspired these sweet treats," 18 July 2019 The pan on the right of the palette is filled with a glitter topper. Devon Abelman, Allure, "Tarte's New Foil Finger Pocket Palettes Are Made Specifically for Applying With Your Fingers," 11 July 2019 Six employees work on the line: a dipper, a mixer, a dresser, a pourer, a topper and a runner. Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al.com, "These milkshakes bring everyone to The Yard," 26 June 2019 Jenner's videos also showed plenty of glass containers filled with candy as well as a sheet cake with cake toppers featuring fun-sized versions of Scott, Jenner, and baby Stormi in superhero costumes. Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kylie Jenner Dressed Up as "Captain Lip Kit" for Travis Scott's Birthday Party," 26 Apr. 2019 The hat is cute for a photo, but in reality with a gust of wind Jenner’s topper would have blown to the curb—or in this case the infinity pool behind her. Madeline Fass, Vogue, "Hold On to Your Hat With Summer’s Smartest Headwear Trend," 12 June 2019 The topper was Eton Mess, a sweet English original confection popular since the late 19th century and thought to have originated at the elite Eton College. Washington Post, "The Latest: Trump says he doesn’t think Markle is ‘nasty’," 5 June 2019

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First Known Use of topper

1688, in the meaning defined at sense 5

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More Definitions for topper

topper

noun

English Language Learners Definition of topper

informal
: something that is placed on top of something else
: something that is highest on a list
US : the thing that is better, worse, etc., than everything before it