atop

American  

[uh-top] / əˈtɒp /

adjective

1. on or at the top.

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preposition

1. on the top of.

   atop the flagpole.

atop British  

/ əˈtɒp /

adverb

1. on top; at the top

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preposition

1. on top of; at the top of

Etymology

Origin of atop

First recorded in 1650–60; a- ¹ + top ¹

Example Sentences

There were stacks of them atop marble side tables and windowsills.

From Literature

In 2022, the U.S. finished the competition in second place and only climbed atop the podium two years later after a protracted legal battle.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the next few decades, the secret agent opted for the security of running atop moving trains and hanging off the side of helicopters.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lewis is departing after two tumultuous years atop the organization.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ultimately, England made enough stick to the scoreboard to sit atop the Six Nations table after round one.

From BBC