Topping Off

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑpɪŋ ɔf/

Definitions of topping off

noun a small amount of something that is added to make it complete or perfect

Example Sentences

A1 I love ice cream with lots of topping off.

A2 The cake was delicious with a cherry topping off.

B1 The pizza had a variety of toppings off, including pepperoni and mushrooms.

B2 The chef did a great job topping off the dish with fresh herbs.

C1 The architect suggested topping off the building with a unique rooftop garden.

C2 The artist spent hours meticulously topping off the painting with intricate details.

Examples of topping off in a Sentence

formal The construction workers were topping off the building with the final layer of concrete.

informal I'm just topping off my coffee before we head out.

slang Let's top off this night with some late-night pizza.

figurative His promotion was the perfect topping off to a successful year.

Grammatical Forms of topping off

• past tense: topped off
• plural: topping offs
• comparative: more topping off
• superlative: most topping off
• present tense: topping off
• future tense: will be topping off
• perfect tense: have topped off
• continuous tense: is topping off
• singular: topping off
• positive degree: topping off
• infinitive: to top off
• gerund: topping off
• participle: topping off

Origin and Evolution of topping off

First Known Use: 1885 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'topping off' originated in the construction industry to refer to the act of completing the highest point of a building or structure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'topping off' has come to be used more broadly to signify reaching the final stage or completing the last part of a project or task.