topping
1 of 2noun
top·ping ˈtä-piŋ 
1
: something that forms a top
especially : a garnish (such as a sauce, bread crumbs, or whipped cream) placed on top of a food for flavor or decoration
2
: the action of one that tops
3
: something removed by topping
topping
2 of 2adjective
1
: highest in rank or eminence
2
New England : proud, arrogant
3
chiefly British : excellent
Synonyms
Adjective
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
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Example Sentences
Noun What toppings do you want on the pizza? an ice-cream sundae with whipped-cream topping Adjective I know a topping new pub in Southwark where we won't run into any toffs.
Recent Examples on the Web
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022 Enjoy them on their own or use them as a topping for stir-fries, soups and salads too! Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Kim Basile, a painter who runs the Kim and Carlo’s hot-dog carts outside the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum, said the sport peppers are the most common topping that people omit. New York Times, 21 July 2022 Of the survey’s respondents, 79 percent felt ketchup was an acceptable topping. cleveland, 11 July 2022 Bake for one hour or until the middle of the cake is cooked through and bubbling and the crumble topping is golden. Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News, 30 June 2022 The topping is another box of instant pudding mix combined with Cool Whip, which explains the dessert’s durability. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 Now broil in the oven or toaster oven until the topping is wobbly, like a microwaved marshmallow, and even beginning to brown in spots, 3–5 minutes. Ali Slagle, Bon Appétit, 3 May 2022 The Billboard-chart topping, Grammy-award-winning musician's performance will be the first large-scale concert held at the soccer stadium. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2022 Danielle Wiener-bronner, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 Work the butter through the dry ingredients to form a crumbly topping. Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News, 30 June 2022 The firm expects that growth rate to continue as landlords compete fiercely in markets where vacancy rates are nearing or topping record levels. Peter Grant, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2021 Keep in mind that not every boba shop is the same — the number of drink/topping options at each place varies, but most will have options at least similar to these. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 14 July 2021 Even in 2020, following the scandal caused by the Leaving Neverland documentary, Jackson’s estate kept earning, generating $48 million and topping, once again, the Forbes posthumous rich list. Eamonn Forde, Forbes, 4 May 2021 Some of the dishes on the menu include: House nachos with various topping options (starts at $12). Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2020 Thankfully, the playful topping choices focus most on enjoyment. Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, 7 Oct. 2020 Although spinach tends to be the bed for the topping, green beans sometimes provide a surface. Charlotte Druckman, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2020 See More
Noun
Fruit salsa to scoop up with chips or use as a topping for tacos, fish entrées, or poke bowls. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022 Enjoy them on their own or use them as a topping for stir-fries, soups and salads too! Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Kim Basile, a painter who runs the Kim and Carlo’s hot-dog carts outside the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum, said the sport peppers are the most common topping that people omit. New York Times, 21 July 2022 Of the survey’s respondents, 79 percent felt ketchup was an acceptable topping. cleveland, 11 July 2022 Bake for one hour or until the middle of the cake is cooked through and bubbling and the crumble topping is golden. Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News, 30 June 2022 The topping is another box of instant pudding mix combined with Cool Whip, which explains the dessert’s durability. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 Now broil in the oven or toaster oven until the topping is wobbly, like a microwaved marshmallow, and even beginning to brown in spots, 3–5 minutes. Ali Slagle, Bon Appétit, 3 May 2022 The Billboard-chart topping, Grammy-award-winning musician's performance will be the first large-scale concert held at the soccer stadium. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2022 Adjective
To get people excited about pizza again, Papa Johns is offering a new spin on the classic, with Papa Bowls that are all topping — no crust. Danielle Wiener-bronner, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 Work the butter through the dry ingredients to form a crumbly topping. Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News, 30 June 2022 The firm expects that growth rate to continue as landlords compete fiercely in markets where vacancy rates are nearing or topping record levels. Peter Grant, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2021 Keep in mind that not every boba shop is the same — the number of drink/topping options at each place varies, but most will have options at least similar to these. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 14 July 2021 Even in 2020, following the scandal caused by the Leaving Neverland documentary, Jackson’s estate kept earning, generating $48 million and topping, once again, the Forbes posthumous rich list. Eamonn Forde, Forbes, 4 May 2021 Some of the dishes on the menu include: House nachos with various topping options (starts at $12). Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2020 Thankfully, the playful topping choices focus most on enjoyment. Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, 7 Oct. 2020 Although spinach tends to be the bed for the topping, green beans sometimes provide a surface. Charlotte Druckman, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
circa 1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1
toppings
noun
as in condiments
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- condiments
- fixings
- garnishes
- seasonings
- sauces
- relishes
- dressings
- dips
- marinades
- gravies
- cobber
- cobbers
- Cobbett
- cobbier
- cobbiest
- cobbing
- cobble
- cobble (together or up)
- cobble gravel
- cobble together or up
- cobbled
- cobbled (together or up)
- cobbled together or up
- cobbler
- cobbler's bench
- cobbler's peg
- cobbler's-awl
- cobbler's-awls
- cobblerfish
- cobblers
- cobbles
- cobbles (together or up)
- cobbles together or up
- cobblestone
- cobblestoned