Phrase guide

top of the line

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

The best, or of the highest quality, especially among a range of products.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, not-comparable

Examples

  • When you buy a top-of-the-line refrigerator, you expect it to work for many years.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: bottom of the line

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noun

Meaning 2

the best (most expensive) in a given line of merchandise

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: merchandise, ware, product

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: najlepszego poziomu — Translations
  • Spanish: de primera — Translations
  • Spanish: de última generación — Translations