: of the highest quality : first-rate
a top-notch work
topnotcher noun

Examples of top-notch in a Sentence

a top-notch violinist who had no trouble getting a position with the symphony
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The food at the elegant Waterside Restaurant, whose walls, carpets and curtains are appealingly decorated with wavy designs, is top-notch. James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024 Even with that bit of confusion, the promotion continues to fill out the rest of the event with top-notch fights–at least on paper. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 If your feet are craving both top-notch shock absorption and support, the Gaviota 5 might be the way to go. Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024 The service is also top-notch, as the property comes with a 24-hour digital concierge as well as a private chef upon request. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for top-notch 

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of top-notch was in 1869

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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-notch. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

top-notch

adjective
-ˈnäch
: of the highest quality : first-rate
a top-notch performance
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