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uppermost

adjective

up·​per·​most ˈə-pər-ˌmōst How to pronounce uppermost (audio)
: situated in the highest or most prominent position
the uppermost layer
safety was uppermost in their minds
uppermost adverb

Example Sentences

the uppermost floor of the house gets very hot in the summer
Recent Examples on the Web When displayed against a wall or in a window, the union should be uppermost and to the flag's right and the observer's left. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2022 As of 2018, the uppermost 16.5 miles of the river met the state's water quality criterion for the first time since 1998. Tom Sissom, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2022 The blaze near Weed erupted amid a National Weather Service red flag warning for the uppermost reaches of California as well as for southwest Oregon, where multiple fires were reported. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Hyperion, the world’s tallest tree, rising 380 feet in Redwood National and State Parks, now has a viewing price almost as steep as its uppermost branches. Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Aug. 2022 The uppermost part depicts Deborah under a palm tree, gazing at the warrior Barak. Lucia Cheng, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2022 Chapek’s decision to fire a long-standing and well-respected executive in the most unceremonious possible manner set off waves of bafflement and, for many, outrage — from the uppermost circles of Hollywood power to lower-echelon players. Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 June 2022 As a general rule of thumb, the uppermost positions are used for broiling, while the middle are used for toasting bread and baking, and the bottom is used for cooking large roasts or pizzas. Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 22 May 2022 Access to rare, often imported ingredients like artichokes and pineapples—along with a gaggle of talented chefs—allowed the uppermost echelons to flex their wealth and cement their status while also providing entertainment for guests. Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appétit, 16 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uppermost was in the 15th century

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