Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
top-banana
noun
/ˈtɒp.bəˈnɑː.nə/
Definition
A person who is the best at something or has the highest authority in a particular area.
Examples
- In our team, Sarah is the top-banana when it comes to marketing strategies.
- After years of experience, he became the top-banana in his field.
- The CEO is considered the top-banana of the company.
Meaning
The term is often used informally to refer to someone who is the most important or most skilled in a specific context, like a leader or expert.
Synonyms
- leader
- expert
- chief
- authority
- master