Topper
'tɒpər
Definitions
3 meaningsA person or thing that is the best or most successful of its kind.
'tɒpər
A person or thing that is best or most successful.
She was a topper in her class, always earning the highest grades.
💡 Simply: A topper is like the MVP, the star, or the person who's at the top of their game. Imagine winning an award for being the best at something – that person is a topper!
👶 For kids: A topper is the best! Like the person who wins the game.
More Examples
The new restaurant is a topper, and a hit for food lovers.
How It's Used
"The team's star player was the topper of the league in scoring."
"He was considered a topper in his field, recognized for his innovation."
A thing or person that sits on top of something else.
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Something that goes on top of something else, especially for decoration or to improve it.
The bow was a topper on the elegantly wrapped gift.
💡 Simply: A topper is like the final touch on something, like the sprinkles on an ice cream cone. It makes something look better or adds something extra.
👶 For kids: A topper is something that goes on top, like a sticker on a present.
More Examples
They added a whipped cream topper to their hot chocolate.
How It's Used
"A cherry can be a topper on a sundae."
"The decorative topper on the cake made it look even more special."
A type of hat, specifically a top hat or similar formal hat.
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A hat, often a top hat.
The actor's costume included a vintage topper.
💡 Simply: A topper is like the super fancy hat you'd see at a very formal event, like a wedding or a play. It’s stylish!
👶 For kids: A topper is a tall fancy hat!
More Examples
The magician produced a rabbit from his topper.
How It's Used
"He wore a black topper to the formal event."
"The gentleman's topper was a sign of wealth."
Synonyms
Ace
Best
Champion
Elite
Leader
Star
Addition
Cap
Decoration
Layer
Ornament
Hat
From 'top' + '-er', indicating someone or something at the top. The suffix '-er' is commonly used to form nouns denoting agents or things that do something.
Used since the late 19th century. Initially referred to a type of hat.