topman

[ top-muhn ]

noun

, Nautical.

, plural top·men.

1. a person stationed for duty in a top. tops.

Word History and Origins

Origin of topman¹

First recorded in 1505–15; top ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

Last week, Asos announced it was selling the majority of its stake in the Topshop and Topman brands for £135m.

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Andrew Topman, Boardmasters Festival Founder, said the move would mean, "greater economic impact locally".

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Asos, which owns Topshop and Topman, said it was facing "an incredibly challenging economic environment" at the moment.

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Arcadia Group was fined £650,000 and Topshop/Topman £350,000.

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The court heard all three companies convicted have since been liquidated but Arcadia Group and Topshop/Topman have assets and unsecured creditors.

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