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• present participle of top.

topping

American  

[top-ing] / ˈtɒp ɪŋ /

noun

• toppings
  plural

1. the act of a person or thing that tops.

2. a distinct part forming a top to something.

3. something put on a thing at the top to complete it, as a sauce or garnish placed on food.

4. toppings, the parts removed in topping or cropping plants, as branches.

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adjective

1. rising above something else; overtopping.

2. very high in rank, degree, etc.

3. Chiefly British Informal. excellent; wonderful.

topping British  

/ ˈtɒpɪŋ /

noun

1. something that tops something else, esp a sauce or garnish for food

2. angling part of a brightly-coloured feather, usually from a golden pheasant crest, used to top some artificial flies

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adjective

1. high or superior in rank, degree, etc

2. slang excellent; splendid

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• untopping
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• toppings
  plural

Etymology

Origin of topping

1300–50; Middle English: top part; see top ¹, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

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topping toppings

"A lot of the inflation recently has been things like petrol, which people notice when topping up their cars and has an effect on deliveries for food and that type of thing."

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

A vibe shift on the Billboard charts: Country music is topping the charts like never before.

From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is still riding high in the North American box office, topping ticket sales for the fourth consecutive weekend in cinemas, but sharply down from last week's performance.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

“Sound & Color,” which came out in 2015, was somewhat artier but met with even greater success, topping Billboard’s album chart and winning three Grammys.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

An enormous wave crests high on the hill, topping the trees and roaring down the slope.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

Premium toppings, extravagant presentations and supersize varieties are pushing hot dogs into the realm of haute cuisine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

I love salty, earthy, nutty and bittersweet toppings, like nut butters, funky cheeses and dark chocolate.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

I’ve since upgraded my instant ramen game, playing around with different proteins, fresh vegetables, seasonings and toppings.

From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026

That many are offered with highly Instagrammable toppings like fresh honeycomb has only added to their allure at a time when high inflation has led consumers to seek small indulgences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

Nate is cashing out his day-shift receipts on the computer behind the stainless-steel toppings island.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King