upper

Definition

• n. piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot
• adj. the topmost one of two
• adj. higher in place or position
• adj. superior in rank or accomplishment

Word forms

Plural

uppers

Example sentences

1. a.

   The upper shelf is too high for me to reach without a ladder.

2. n.

   The upper part of the shoe is made of leather.