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
Recent Examples on the Web For the capper, Wilson announced the title and release date for her new album — Whirlwind, the follow-up to the Grammy-winning Bell Bottom Country, arrives Aug. 23. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024 Reis’ comments came from the stage at a brunch on Friday that was the capper to the 15th annual Native Women in Film Festival, a weeklong event that saw the screening of 45 films. Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2024 The latter adapted, dispersing short passes on Kansas City's opening possession, a 10-play, 86-yard touchdown drive – the capper a 19-yard pass to tight end Travis Kelce. Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024 As a capper to the night, Jack gets them to open the skating rink back up for Mel, and right on cue, snow starts drifting from the sky. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for capper 

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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 6 Jun. 2024.

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