: top-notch
especially : being or belonging to the highest or most expensive class
top-of-the-line camera equipment

Examples of top-of-the-line in a Sentence

gourmet chefs who insist on top-of-the-line cookware and are willing to pay for it
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Timer Some top-of-the-line ice makers offer a timer feature. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025 The silicone earbud tips create a full seal in the ear, resulting in top-of-the-line noise cancellation while the overall sound quality is exceptional with advanced listening modes (ANC, Transparency, and Adaptive). Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025 Apple's top-of-the-line iPhone currently retails for around $1,200. Jody Godoy, USA Today, 24 May 2025 That means its motor spins slightly faster than the Gen 5 Detect, the current top-of-the-line cordless vacuum in Dyson's lineup, which has a spin speed 135,000 RPM. Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for top-of-the-line

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of top-of-the-line was in 1953

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“Top-of-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-of-the-line. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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top-of-the-line

adjective
: top-notch
top-of-the-line camera equipment
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