atop

[ uh-top ]

adjective

1. on or at the top.

preposition

1. on the top of:

   atop the flagpole.

atop

/ əˈtɒp /

adverb

1. on top; at the top

preposition

1. on top of; at the top of

Word History and Origins

Origin of atop¹

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

Example Sentences

These two videos rest atop bookmarked links to The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation.

From The Daily Beast

But the proud stone lion that once stood atop the tomb, as Peristeri has often maintained, suggests a male occupant and a warrior.

From The Daily Beast

McConnell soon followed, beaming like an ornament atop a Christmas tree.

From The Daily Beast

It shows the cascading hills and many buildings that seemingly stack atop them.

From The Daily Beast

He went over to his wife, and she pointed to a piece of metal that lay atop some storm-tossed debris.

From The Daily Beast

Again one of those agonizing waits, racking to the two men whose future depended largely upon the happenings atop the range.

From Project Gutenberg

Creakingly the load of seaweed moved away, with Jacob atop, rather dazed.

From Project Gutenberg

Perched atop of every broomstick he could see a tiny creature similar in looks and dress to the Red Cap perched upon the poker.

From Project Gutenberg

There was a postcript which said: "I changed the acorn atop for another nut with my knife."

From Project Gutenberg

Not all of them had seen Andy atop a bad horse, and the Diamond G men, in particular, were eager to witness a sample of his skill.

From Project Gutenberg