topman

[top-muhn]

noun

Nautical.

plural

topmen 

1. a person stationed for duty in a top. tops.

Word History and Origins

Origin of topman¹

First recorded in 1505–15; top ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

The brand is going to be available in 32 John Lewis shops from February 2026, while its menswear brand Topman will be available in six stores.

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Asos currently sells Topshop and Topman products on its website and a standalone Topshop site was recently relaunched, but it was unclear if the brand would ever reappear on the High Street again until recently.

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"Customers absolutely want to see us back in stores and we want to bring that nationwide," said Michelle Wilson, managing director of Topshop and Topman.

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Standalone stores are returning to the High Street, Michelle Wilson, managing director of Topshop and Topman, confirmed to BBC News.

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Last week, Asos announced it was selling the majority of its stake in the Topshop and Topman brands for £135m.

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