noun
- a type of casual boat shoe with a non-slip rubber sole
- a person in a position of authority or leadership
- a sailor who works on the upper deck of a ship
Usage: trademark
Usage: informal
Usage: nautical
Examples
- He wore his favorite topsiders to the yacht club.
- The leather topsiders were perfect for walking on the boat deck.
- The company topsiders made the final decision about the merger.
- She worked her way up from intern to topsider in five years.
- The topsider secured the rigging before the storm hit.
- New topsiders learned to tie knots and handle the sails.