tops

noun
UK: /tɒps/
US: /tɑːps/

  1. The highest part or surface of something.

    1. The tops of the mountains were covered in snow. [ ] [ ]
    2. She decorated the tops of the cupcakes with colorful sprinkles, making them look festive. [ ] [ ]

  2. A piece of clothing that covers the upper part of the body.

    1. I bought a new top to wear to the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. He always wears simple tops with jeans, preferring comfort over formal attire. [ ] [ ]

  3. A toy that spins on a point.

    1. The child wound up the top and watched it spin. [ ] [ ]
    2. Antique tops are often collectible items, valued for their craftsmanship and historical significance. [ ] [ ]

  4. The best or highest rank; top position.

    1. She is at the tops of her class. [ ] [ ]
    2. Reaching the tops of their respective fields required years of hard work and dedication. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

exceed apex peak upper surpass summit cover outdo best
tops verb

  1. To be the best or highest; to surpass.

    1. He tops the list of performers. [ ] [ ]
    2. This year's profits tops all previous records, demonstrating significant growth. [ ] [ ]

  2. To put something on the top of something else.

    1. She tops her sundae with whipped cream. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chef tops each pizza with fresh basil leaves, adding a final touch of flavor. [ ] [ ]
tops adjective

  1. Excellent; of the highest quality.

    1. It was a tops performance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant received tops reviews for its innovative cuisine and impeccable service. [ ] [ ]
tops adverb

  1. Extremely well; excellently.

    1. They treated us tops. [ ] [ ]
    2. The staff handled the situation tops, resolving the customer's issue quickly and efficiently. [ ] [ ]
tops phrasal-verb

  1. To go to the top of something.

    1. Let's top off the hill and see the view. [ ] [ ]
    2. We decided to top off the mountain, despite the challenging climb ahead of us. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tops" in English means: The highest part or surface of something., A piece of clothing that covers the upper part of the body., A toy that spins on a point., The best or highest rank; top position..

The phonetic transcription of "tops" is /tɒps/ in British English and /tɑːps/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tops": exceed, apex, peak, upper, surpass, summit, cover, outdo, best.

Example usage of "tops": "The tops of the mountains were covered in snow.". More examples on the page.