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

None of the new blackjack tables will be in Manhattan after earlier ideas to put casinos in the middle of Times Square or atop Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store were dropped.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now she can fling armored vehicles, leap atop large buildings and bend the toughest of minds with a minimal nosebleed.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s easy to get carried away by the enticing places that rank atop the lists.

From MarketWatch

Portland and Denver are tied atop West Group C with 2-1 records.

From Los Angeles Times

The loss ended Philadelphia's Cup playoff hopes while Orlando went to 3-0 atop Group B.

From Barron's