uppermost

adjective

up·​per·​most ˈə-pər-ˌmōst How to pronounce uppermost (audio)
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: situated in the highest or most prominent position
the uppermost layer
safety was uppermost in their minds
uppermost adverb

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the uppermost floor of the house gets very hot in the summer
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The news comes as the streamer cuts from its uppermost ranks and implements layoffs that will affect roughly 1,000 people, the company’s biggest cut since 2022. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 In 2022, Lake Mead's dropping level exposed Las Vegas' uppermost drinking water intake. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The columnless uppermost floor will hold temporary exhibitions, a viewing terrace, and a restaurant. — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Oct. 2026 For anyone else looking to upgrade their gaming PC to the uppermost reasonable card in 2026 (the RTX 5090 is just too pricey for gamers), the Gigabyte RTX 5080 would be a smart choice. — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uppermost

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uppermost was in the 15th century

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uppermost

adverb
up·​per·​most ˈəp-ər-ˌmōst How to pronounce uppermost (audio)
: in or into the highest or most prominent position
uppermost adjective
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