Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
topper
noun
/ˈtɒpər/
Definition
A person who is among the best at something, particularly in an academic or competitive context.
Examples
- The topper of the class received a scholarship for further studies.
- She was known as the topper in her school, consistently earning the highest grades.
- He worked hard every day to ensure he would be the topper in his final exams.
Meaning
In educational terms, a ‘topper’ refers to a student who achieves the highest marks or grades in a class or examination.
Synonyms
- leader
- champion
- winner
- valedictorian