capstone

[kap-stohn]

noun

1. a finishing stone of a structure.

2. the crowning achievement, point, element, or event.

capstone

/ ˈkəʊpˌstəʊn, ˈkæpˌstəʊn /

noun

1. one of a set of slabs on the top of a wall, building, etc

2. mountaineering a chockstone occurring at the top of a gully or chimney

3. a crowning achievement; peak

   the capstone of his career

Word History and Origins

Origin of capstone¹

1350–1400; Middle English. See cap ¹, stone

Example Sentences

Her 2017 debut album, “Los Ángeles,” was a collection of updated interpretations of traditional flamenco pieces that essentially served as a capstone to her years of study at the Catalonia College of Music.

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A simulated beach assault in which artillery was fired from the sand toward the interior of the sprawling base was intended to be a capstone demonstration of the capabilities of the Marine Corps.

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The idea of both parties waiting to build a career or wealth before tying the knot is called a capstone model of marriage.

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Their plan is for the movie to be the capstone for the current cast.

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Anderson knew if he could confirm the ownership, it would be a boon — perhaps a capstone to his legacy as a watchmaker and collector.

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Related Words

• height 
• pinnacle 
• summit 
• top