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topped
Topped (adj) means having a top or covering layer. Example: “She served an ice-cream sundae topped with whipped cream and a cherry.”
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Having a top or covering layer.
"She served an ice-cream sundae topped with whipped cream and a cherry."
"He ordered a pie topped with golden pastry and a sprinkle of salt."
"The hill was topped with snow, even though the valley below was green."
How to use topped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that has a particular layer or finish on top of it.
Common pairings
cream-topped
topped with
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What does “topped” mean?
The word “topped” means having a top or covering layer. In plain terms, describes something that has a particular layer or finish on top of it.
How do you use “topped” in a sentence?
Here is “topped” used in a sentence: “She served an ice-cream sundae topped with whipped cream and a cherry.”
What part of speech is “topped”?
“Topped” is an adjective.
Is “topped” a common word?
“Topped” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between topped and covered?
'Topped' means having something added on top as a covering or finishing layer, as in 'pizza topped with cheese.' 'Covered' is broader and suggests something spread over the whole surface, not only the top.
What is the difference between topped and capped?
Both describe having something on top. 'Capped' suggests a lid-like top or an upper limit, while 'topped' simply means having a top layer or covering, often added for flavor or decoration.
Is 'topped' always about food?
No. Although 'topped' often appears in cooking, such as a dessert topped with cream, it applies to anything with a top or covering layer — for example, a hill topped with snow.
