Meaning & use

top-of-the-line

adjective·Everyday

Of the highest quality or price within a particular range of products.

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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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