capper

noun

cap·​per ˈka-pər How to pronounce capper (audio)
1
: one that caps: such as
a
: a device that fits caps on bottles
2
: a lure or decoy especially in an illicit or questionable activity : shill

Examples of capper in a Sentence

the capper to the campaign rally was an appearance by the candidate himself she was smart, she was pretty, but here's the capper—she was kind, unlike the other girls
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As this trilogy capper's title suggests, attempts at peace between apes and humans have failed miserably. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025 For Chappell Roan, this is going to be the capper to an amazing year. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2025 Putting the capper on 2025 While the majority of the top recruits in 2025 have already signed, Washington State continues to finalize its class under new head coach Jimmy Rogers. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025 The scene of Noor and her mother receiving Social Security numbers is a good capper for the bittersweet story of her journey to freedom in this country. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for capper

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of capper was in 1587

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“Capper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capper. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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