topping

[top-ing]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that tops.

2. a distinct part forming a top to something.

3. something put on a thing at the top to complete it, as a sauce or garnish placed on food.

4. toppings, the parts removed in topping or cropping plants, as branches.

adjective

1. rising above something else; overtopping.

2. very high in rank, degree, etc.

3. Chiefly British Informal.,  excellent; wonderful.

topping

/ ˈtɒpɪŋ /

noun

1. something that tops something else, esp a sauce or garnish for food

2. angling part of a brightly-coloured feather, usually from a golden pheasant crest, used to top some artificial flies

adjective

1. high or superior in rank, degree, etc

2. slang,  excellent; splendid

Other Word Forms

• untopping adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of topping¹

1300–50; Middle English: top part; top ¹, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Temperatures are expected to drop significantly, with highs topping out at 60 to 70 degrees.

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Revenue also saw growth from a year ago, topping Wall Street forecasts, but higher prices offset declines in overall volumes for food and drinks.

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Once again, Taylor Swift is topping the charts.

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Earnings came in at $1.01 a share, topping Wall Street forecasts of 80 cents.

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Tuchel's men are ranked fourth in the world, only behind Spain, France and Argentina, and are topping their qualification group with a perfect record after five matches.

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