capper

noun

cap·​per ˈka-pər 

1

: one that caps: such as

a

: a device that fits caps on bottles

b

: finale, climax, clincher

2

: a lure or decoy especially in an illicit or questionable activity : shill

Synonyms

• close
• closing
• conclusion
• consummation
• end
• endgame
• ending
• finale
• finis
• finish
• grand finale
• homestretch
• mop-up
• windup
• wrap-up

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The addition of new cast members, including Juno Temple replacing previous leading lady Michelle Williams, only adds to the feeling that Last Dance is intended to serve as both a capper to the initial trilogy and a bridge to upcoming installments. —Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024

But that assumption was probably made before most people knew the length of the show… plus, Scorsese is not going to put a capper on his best friend’s life and career without including documentary footage in the final piece. —Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024

The inaugural Great Western Festival is Bingham’s to both curate and host, and the evening concert was the capper on a program of music, Western culture, rodeo, and bullfighting. —Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024

All of that, plus the mud fight, make a perfect capper to a stellar first season. —Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1