topper

/ˈtɑpər/
noun
  1. A thing that is placed on top of something else, especially a decorative top layer or covering.
    • The cake had a beautiful frosting topper with fresh flowers.
    • He bought a new hat topper for his costume.
    • She added a cherry topper to the ice cream sundae.
  2. A person or thing that is excellent or surpasses others; a top performer.
    • That joke was a real topper — everyone laughed the hardest at it.
    • In the final exam, she was the class topper with the highest score.
    • The team's star player was the topper of the league in goals.
  3. A top hat.
    • The magician wore a black topper and a cape.
    • At the wedding, the groom sported a classic silk topper.
    • He tipped his topper to the lady as he passed.
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