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Definition of "top-shelf" [top-shelf]

  • Of the highest quality (adjective)
  • Pornographic (adjective)

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Use "top-shelf" in a sentence
  • "Elaborating on the "sophisticated parties," Judge Kozinski often refers to the top-shelf legal talent under employ."
  • "Yet revenue at many businesses remained below pre-recession peaks, as room rates stayed down and diners avoided splurging on reserve wines and top-shelf liquor."
  • "Some were exceptional (the top-shelf stuff at Wölffer was the best merlot of the trip), but many were average."