noun
Topper
Topper (noun) means something that goes on top of something else, especially as a finishing touch. Example: “The cake topper was a tiny bride and groom figurine.”
noun
1
Something that goes on top of something else, especially as a finishing touch.
"The cake topper was a tiny bride and groom figurine."
2
A tall, formal hat; a top hat.
"He wore a topper and tails to the wedding."
"This is another area in which it's hard to tell the dude from the twitcher, as ratting caps and deerstalkers, flying helmets and even toppers are considered acceptably eccentric."
— Bill Oddie, Bill Oddie's Little Black Bird Book (1980)
How to use Topper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA decorative piece placed on top of something (like a cake), or informally, a top hat.
Common pairings
cake topper
wear a topper
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English toppor, equivalent to top + -er.
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What does “Topper” mean?
The word “Topper” means something that goes on top of something else, especially as a finishing touch. In plain terms, a decorative piece placed on top of something (like a cake), or informally, a top hat.
How do you use “Topper” in a sentence?
Here is “Topper” used in a sentence: “The cake topper was a tiny bride and groom figurine.”
What part of speech is “Topper”?
“Topper” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Topper” have?
“Topper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something that goes on top of something else, especially as a finishing touch.
