Word
topper
Phoneticstop·per
US/ˈtɑpɝ/
UK/tˈɒpɐ/
Definition
n. someone who gets the highest marks in a class or an exam. You use this when talking about the best student in a group.
n. the person who achieves the highest rank or score in a specific group, particularly in an academic context. Common in Indian and British English varieties.
Examples
“She was the class topper in mathematics this year.”
“After months of rigorous study, he was announced as the state topper in the competitive entrance exams.”
“While being the school topper brings significant prestige, it also places immense pressure on the student to maintain that academic trajectory throughout university.”
Examples
simple
“She was the class topper in mathematics this year.”
contextual
“After months of rigorous study, he was announced as the state topper in the competitive entrance exams.”
complex
“While being the school topper brings significant prestige, it also places immense pressure on the student to maintain that academic trajectory throughout university.”
Usage
Primarily used in South Asian and British English; in American English, 'top of the class' or 'valedictorian' is more common.
Real-World Examples
“Searches for single mattress toppers are up 100% month on month while anti-allergy duvets are up more than 1,000%.” Word family
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