topside

American  

[top-sahyd] / ˈtɒpˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the upper side.

2. Nautical. Usually topsides. the outer surface of a hull above the water.

3. the most authoritative position or level.

4. Chiefly British. a cut of beef similar to a U.S. rump roast.

5. British. the top or outer side of a round of beef; beef from the outer thigh of a butchered cow.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or located on the topside.

2. of the most authoritative rank.

adverb

1. Also topsides up on the deck.

   He left the engine room and went topside.

2. to, toward, or at the topside.

topside British  

/ ˈtɒpˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the uppermost side of anything

2. a lean cut of beef from the thigh containing no bone

3. (often plural)

   1. the part of a ship's sides above the waterline

   2. the parts of a ship above decks

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Etymology

Origin of topside

First recorded in 1670–80; top ¹ + side ¹

Example Sentences

With everybody back Stateside and topside, save for Max’s consciousness, the band is gearing up for one last stand on the cliffs of Hell.

From Salon • Nov. 24, 2025

He went topside to see the USS Utah capsizing and Japanese planes in the air.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2023

The video, also shared to his Instagram, concludes with Smith going topside and taking in the ocean views.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2023

But her title suggests an unidentified flying object, and — with its topside helicopter-like blades — the sculpture looks ready for a journey aloft.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2023

Night had fallen and the stars were out when we got back topside.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz

Related Words

• front
• surface