tops

5 definitions • 11 examples

the leaves of a vegetable plant grown mainly for its roots:

We fed the rabbit some beetroot tops.

If you put carrot tops in water they start to grow.

I like to buy carrots with the tops still attached as I think they taste better.

Do you know if you can eat the tops of turnips?

Cut the radish tops from the stem and wash them thoroughly.

most excellent:

She is tops in her field.

Birmingham comes out tops for quality of life in a new survey.

at the most; maximum:

They shouldn't charge you more than £50 tops.

Interest on the account is low - you can hope for 2% tops.

the best:

You're the tops, Linda!

excellent:

She is tops in her field.