top-tier

[top-teer]

adjective

1. of or among the highest rank, level, importance, or quality.

   It was again named the top-tier exterior house paint.

   She was sought after by three top-tier college basketball teams.

Word History and Origins

Origin of top-tier¹

First recorded in 1940–45; top ¹ ( def. ) + tier ¹ ( def. )