top-tier
|top/tier|
B2
🇺🇸
/tɑp tɪr/
🇬🇧
/tɒp tɪə/
highest rank
Etymology
Etymology Information
'top-tier' originates from the combination of 'top' meaning 'highest' and 'tier' meaning 'level or rank'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'tier' comes from the Old French word 'tire', meaning 'rank or row'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'tier' referred to a row or level, but in combination with 'top', it evolved to mean the highest level or rank.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35