topper

[top-er]

noun

1. a person or thing that tops. tops. top.

2. a woman's loose, usually lightweight topcoat, especially one that is knee-length or shorter.

3. Informal.,  top hat.

4. capper.

5. British Slang.,  an excellent or well-liked person or thing.

topper

/ ˈtɒpə /

noun

1. an informal name for top hat

2. a person or thing that tops

3. informal,  a remark that caps the one before

Word History and Origins

Origin of topper¹

First recorded in 1665–75; top ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The final standings of the men's table are yet to be decided, however, with the table toppers going straight through to the final on 31 August.

From BBC

The key to a comfortable — and flexible — guest bed, they say, is a durable mattress topper from IKEA, which they store in the garage and carry into the apartment when they have overnight guests.

From Los Angeles Times

Even the logo jumps out like a birthday cake topper, with the number “70” alternately blocky and rounded as if constructed out of frosting.

From Los Angeles Times

A knitted postbox topper featuring the infamous phrase "rats the size of cats" has appeared on a street corner in Birmingham amid the city's ongoing bin strikes.

From BBC

Vibrant pink bedside tables add a punch of color on either side of the blue and white checked handcrafted Hästens mattress, which sells for $30,000 and includes the bed, box spring and mattress topper.

From Los Angeles Times

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