Search Dictionary
Definition of topper

topper

/ˈtɑː.pɚ/
top · per
Plural:toppers
JUMP TO:

topper Lexical Profile

topper Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An item, layer, or ornament placed on top of something else, such as a decorative figure on a wedding cake or a padded layer on a mattress.

Example

"Adding a memory foam topper made the firm guest bed much more comfortable."

2

A student who achieves the highest marks or rank in a class or examination (especially in Indian English).

Example

"She was the school topper in mathematics and received a scholarship to university."

3

An informal term for a top hat, or a short, loose-fitting women's coat.

Example

"The actor wore a silk topper and a tailcoat for the Victorian theater production."

4

A remark, joke, or story that surpasses or outdoes a previous one.

Example

"Every time someone shared an amusing anecdote, he tried to come up with a topper."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for topper

• Rhymes for topper

• Nearby Words

topographical
topographically
topography
topper
topping
topple
tops

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Topper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/topper
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.