last word
Americannoun
-
the closing remark or comment, as in an argument.
By the rules of debate she would have the last word.
-
a final or definitive work, statement, etc..
This report is the last word on the treatment of arthritis.
-
the latest, most modern thing.
Casual hairdos are the last word this season.
Etymology
Origin of last word
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"I feel that he hasn't said the last word yet," said Balague.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Was Tuesday’s vote the last word in the cuts?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
And while that relentless sanguinity might be unrealistic, it’s perfect for a film that ostensibly exists as the definitive last word in a legacy.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
Live Nation responded to the ruling in a statement that said, “The jury’s verdict is not the last word on this matter. Pending motions will determine whether the liability and damages rulings stand.”
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
“Before you go—” Mr. Haber stopped, his mouth opened on his last word, as a sharp clack of heels sounded in the hall.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
