top ten

or top 10

plural noun

1. the ten most popular songs, records, movies, etc., during a specific period.
2. the ten best or highest ranked persons, places, or items in a group or category.

adjective

1. pertaining to, constituting, or being among the top ten:

   a top ten resort.

Word History and Origins

Origin of top ten¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Power formed Cast after leaving indie darlings The La's in 1991 and the band went on to have several top ten hits, including Sandstorm, Walkaway, Guiding Star and Beat Mama.

From BBC

The competitive Tekken scene used to be ruled by players from the Far East, but the current top ten contains four players from Pakistan.

From BBC

He told followers on X he had rejected a "pitiful" offer from the video game giant to use the group's top ten 1983 track Temptation in the upcoming GTA 6.

From BBC

In 2011, the duo had top ten hits like Down with the Trumpets and Mama Do The Hump, and even bagged a UK Number 1 in 2013 with Olly Murs and the song Heart Skips a Beat.

From BBC

We’re addicted to Top Ten lists.

From Salon