From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishon topon topa) ON/ON TOP OFon the highest part or surface of something The cake was a bit burnt on top. a high roof with a chimney on top b) HBHon the highest part of your head Can you cut it quite short on top, please. c) WINwinning in a game or competition After the first set, the Australian was comfortably on top. → top
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on top• On top of the cupboard was an old trunk, covered in dust.• She brought me an enormous dish of ice cream with a bright red cherry on top.• My hair's too long on top.• Sprinkle some Parmesan on top and grill.• The church stood on top of a hill.• Dallas was on top by 15 points at halftime. 