atop
/əˈtɒp/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
On the top of.
Preposition
Examples
He sat atop the mountain, waiting for the end of the world.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
On the top (with of).
PrepositionRegister: dated
Examples
He sat atop of the mountain, waiting for the end of the world.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “atop” mean?
On the top of.
Is “atop” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.