capper

noun

cap·​per ˈka-pər How to pronounce capper (audio)
1
: one that caps: such as
a
: a device that fits caps on bottles
2
: a lure or decoy especially in an illicit or questionable activity : shill

Examples of capper in a Sentence

the capper to the campaign rally was an appearance by the candidate himself she was smart, she was pretty, but here's the capper—she was kind, unlike the other girls
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Watkins and the Trojans were supposed to be the capper to a dazzling second round — one that featured overtime barn-burners between Kentucky and Kansas State and then Maryland and Alabama. Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 As this trilogy capper's title suggests, attempts at peace between apes and humans have failed miserably. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025 Brea snuffed it out almost single-handedly, his final assist serving as the perfect capper to a 12-2 closeout run. Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025 For Chappell Roan, this is going to be the capper to an amazing year. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for capper

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of capper was in 1587

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“Capper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capper. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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