Meaning & use
top-of-the-line
Of the highest quality or price within a particular range of products.
See it in a sentence
They invested in a top-of-the-line espresso machine for the new cafe.
The mechanic recommended a top-of-the-line battery for the harsh winter weather.
A note on using this word
Top-of-the-line is used mainly to describe products, implying the best model within a manufacturer's range rather than the best overall on the market.
Words with a similar meaning
premiumhigh-end
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Words with an opposite meaning
cheapbasic
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