Definition

The best or highest quality; something that is first-rate or excellent.

Example

The topping on the cake was truly exceptional, making it the best dessert at the party.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new restaurant in town?

Yeah, I heard their food is topping quality!

I can't wait to try it; I've heard great things about their service too.

Same here! It sounds like a place we should definitely visit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A layer or substance that is placed on top of food to add flavor or decoration.

Example

I like to add chocolate syrup as a topping on my ice cream.

Conversation

What do you think about adding a new topping to our pizza tonight?

That sounds great! What do you have in mind?

I was thinking maybe some extra cheese or a spicy topping would be nice.

Root Explanation

Topping → It is formed from "top" (from Old English *topp*, meaning the highest part or summit) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or result). The word "topping" refers to something that is placed on top or the act of adding something to the top of a dish.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'top' as the highest part of something, and the '-ing' indicates the action of adding something to that top — that's why topping means adding something on top.

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