top gun

noun

Synonyms of top gunnext
: one who is at the top (as in ability, rank, or prestige)

Examples of top gun in a Sentence

He's the team's top gun. The company has its top guns handling the lawsuit.
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The coach might want to ride the wave since his young top gun won’t always seek permission. — Ben Standig, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024 But, given a second shift with the extra man, the Avs' top guns struck. — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026 The Hurricanes’ best players were better than the Flyers’ top guns. — Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 11 May 2026 The country’s booming gun industry has made Turkey the top gun exporter to the United States since 2021. — Kaya Genç, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for top gun

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of top gun was in 1952

Rhymes for top gun

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“Top gun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20gun. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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