topper

• Wird als Adjektiv verwendet, um etwas von höchster Qualität, Position oder Rang zu beschreiben.

Used as an adjective to describe something of the highest quality, position, or degree.

1. Highest positionA1formal

   Situated at the highest point or level.

   Oberer

   • The top shelf is too high to reach.
   • They live on the top floor of the building.
   • The mountain's top is covered in snow.

   Antonymebasebottom

2. Best or highest qualityA2informal

   Of the highest rank, quality, or importance.

   Bester

   • This is the top restaurant in town.
   • She is a top student in her class.
   • He drives a top-of-the-line sports car.

   Synonymebestfirst-rateforemostleadingpremierprimesupremetop-notch

   Antonymebottominferiorpoorworst

3. Leading or most successfulB1informal

   Being the most successful or popular in a particular field.

   Führend

   • The band reached the top of the charts.
   • He is a top expert in artificial intelligence.
   • Our team finished top in the league standings.

   Synonymebestchiefforemostleadingpreeminentpremierprincipalsupreme

   Antonymebottomworst

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine Person, die Früchte oder Pflanzen entköpft oder bearbeitet; ein herausragender Mensch; ein besonders guter Witz; ein kurzer Damenmantel; oder ein hoher Herrenhut.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a worker who adds or cuts tops, an outstanding person, an excellent witticism, a woman's short coat, or a man's tall-crowned hat.

1. Top maker or finisherB2formal

   A worker who creates or attaches the top part of an object.

   Oberteil-Fertiger

   • The topper carefully attached the lid to the box.
   • She worked as a topper in the furniture factory.
   • The topper ensured the cake's decoration was perfect.

2. Tree or vegetable trimmerB2formal

   A worker who cuts off the tops of trees or vegetables.

   Baum- und Gemüseköpfer

   • The topper trimmed the tall trees in the orchard.
   • He was hired as a topper for the carrot harvest.
   • The topper used a special tool to cut the vegetable tops.

3. Outstanding personB1informal

   Someone who is exceptionally good or excellent; a person who surpasses all others.

   Spitzenkönner

   • She is a real topper in her class, always getting the highest grades.
   • He was the topper of the sales team this quarter.
   • In the competition, the topper received a gold medal.

   Synonymeacechampioncrackerjackexpertgeniusmasterprodigystarwhizwinner

4. Excellent witticismC1informal

   A very good joke or clever remark that surpasses all previous ones.

   Großartige Pointe

   • His punchline was a real topper that made everyone laugh.
   • She told a topper that ended the conversation perfectly.
   • The comedian's topper was the highlight of the show.

   Synonymeclinchercloserfinisherkicker

5. Short coat for womenB2formal

   A woman's short coat, often stylish or fashionable.

   Kurzer Mantel für Damen

   • She wore a velvet topper over her dress.
   • The boutique sold a variety of wool toppers.
   • Her topper was perfect for the cool autumn weather.

6. Tall hat for menB2formalbritish

   A man's hat with a tall crown, usually covered with silk or beaver fur.

   Zylinder

   • The gentleman wore a silk topper to the wedding.
   • In the old days, a topper was a sign of elegance.
   • He tipped his topper as he greeted the ladies.

   Synonymehigh hatsilk hatstovepipetop hat