last word

American  

noun

1. the closing remark or comment, as in an argument.

   By the rules of debate she would have the last word.

2. a final or definitive work, statement, etc..

   This report is the last word on the treatment of arthritis.

3. the latest, most modern thing.

   Casual hairdos are the last word this season.

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Etymology

Origin of last word

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Echo is presumably the tragic nymph of mythology who was cursed by Hera to be little more than a voice that could only repeat the last words spoken to her.

From The Wall Street Journal

He wouldn't be drawn on whether it was one of his own team who leaked his plans to defect, but you can be sure today won't be the last word on that.

From BBC

I have to squeeze the last words out, but I say them.

From Literature

If the 20-point plan entails establishing free economic zones, Ukrainian people will have the last word through a vote on the entire deal, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"To have her last words on display for the first time in a generation, and we believe the first time it's been seen north of Edinburgh, is just fantastic for us," she added.

From BBC