topper

noun

top·​per ˈtä-pər 

1

: one that is at or on the top

2

a

: silk hat

b

: opera hat

3

: something (such as a joke) that caps everything preceding

4

: a woman's usually short and loose-fitting lightweight outer coat

5

: one that puts on or takes off tops

Synonyms of topper

• factor
• clincher
• crusher
• capper
• ace in the hole
• coup de grâce

Examples of topper in a Sentence

Their new song soon became a chart topper.

there are lots of good reasons we can't go to the concert, but the fact that the tickets are all sold out is the topper

Recent Examples on the Web

But some city council members questioned the process that led to the honorary street sign toppers being removed before the council vote. —Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026

Upholstered in a high-pile chenille, the chaise’s oversized shape is slightly overstuffed—with layers of high-resiliency foam and memory foam seat topper—to give that pillow-like effect. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026

Peeps also lend themselves to DIY projects — cupcake toppers, spring table centerpieces, seasonal s’mores. —Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026

Best New Artist Grammy nominee and chart topper Alex Warren will get the award for Breakthrough Artist. —Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Phrases Containing topper

• chart-topper
• the topper

Rhymes for topper

• chopper
• copper
• cropper
• dropper
• pauper
• popper
• proper
• shopper
• stopper
• whopper
• eavesdropper
• grasshopper

Kids Definition

topper

noun

top·​per ˈtäp-ər 

1

: one that tops

2

: top hat