last word

noun

1

: the final remark in a verbal exchange

2

a

: the power of final decision

b

: a definitive statement or treatment

this study will surely be the last word on the subject for many years

3

: the most advanced, up-to-date, or fashionable exemplar of its kind

the last word in sports cars

Synonyms

• buzz
• chic
• craze
• dernier cri
• enthusiasm
• fad
• fashion
• flavor
• go
• hot ticket
• latest
• mode
• rage
• sensation
• style
• ton
• trend
• vogue

Examples of last word in a Sentence

a swimsuit that is the last word in sportswear this season

Recent Examples on the Web

The post recounts their last moments and last words (his wife is referred to as the Fomu, Holy Mother the Great Mahasattva) in a nearly 5,000-word account. —Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024

And if there were any lingering doubts about that, her last words solidify her power. —Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024

In colonial New England, pamphlets on murders were handed out, featuring recaps of crimes and trials, plus any last words criminals uttered before they were killed. —Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024

Rather than beginning the obituary with a description of Robert as a loving husband or great father, Charles speculated what his dad’s last words might have been. —David Chiu, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

last word

noun

1

: the final remark in a discussion

2

: the power of final decision

3

: the most modern or fashionable one of its kind

the last word in sportswear