topping

[ top-ing ]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that tops.
2. a distinct part forming a top to something.
3. something put on a thing at the top to complete it, as a sauce or garnish placed on food.
4. toppings, the parts removed in topping or cropping plants, as branches.

adjective

1. rising above something else; overtopping.
2. very high in rank, degree, etc.
3. Chiefly British Informal. excellent; wonderful.

topping

/ ˈtɒpɪŋ /

noun

1. something that tops something else, esp a sauce or garnish for food
2. angling part of a brightly-coloured feather, usually from a golden pheasant crest, used to top some artificial flies

adjective

1. high or superior in rank, degree, etc
2. slang.
   excellent; splendid

Other Words From

• un·topping adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of topping¹

1300–50; Middle English: top part; top ¹, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

The super-fight was deserving of topping the bill, yet the striking dome-shaped stadium was almost full when the boxers made their ring walks.

From BBC

British metal group Sleep Token will be topping the bill in Leicestershire, along with Green Day and Korn.

From BBC

American punk rock veterans Green Day, British band Sleep Token and Korn will all be topping the bill for the first time.

From BBC

As one of the BBC's highest-paid presenters, regularly topping the list of the staff whose salaries are declared, he faced constant scrutiny.

From BBC

The pizza toppings at mayoral forums have been chosen with RCV, as has the gourmet ice cream at other forums provided by the local favorite Jeni’s.

From Salon