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topper

topper

1 8.2
A worker who fits lids or covers onto products
  • noun
  • /ˈtɑːpər/
translation icon : acabador

Examples

  • Each topper was responsible for adding the lids to hundreds of jars per day.

  • He worked as a topper in the hat factory, carefully attaching brims to each hat.

  • The candy company needed an experienced topper to finish the chocolate boxes.

  • Many toppers are used in the manufacturing process.

  • She works as a topper in a factory.

  • The factory employs expert toppers who ensure all products have a consistent finish.

  • In the production line, the topper adds the final layer to each item before it's packaged.

  • Every season, the company hires new toppers to enhance the quality of their products.

Synonyms

finisher
vstopper
3 4.8

A worker who does the last step to make things look and work well

adds tops as a specific construction step rather than broad finishing work
capper
vstopper
5.4

A person or machine that puts lids on containers

adds tops to many different products rather than just bottles

Compounds

A small piece of chocolate placed on top of a cake or dessert to decorate it

A classic formal hat like a top hat worn at weddings and ceremonies

A bright, stylish hat or accessory worn to make an outfit stand out

Surface Forms

topper singular
toppers plural

Morphology

topper = top (transparent) = top + er

This is a regular agent noun from the verb 'top', meaning someone who adds or makes the top part of something.

Etymology

Topper comes from the simple parts top and -er, meaning 'one who tops' or 'adds the top'. So a factory topper is a worker who puts lids or tops on products, doing the final work that finishes them.