top speed

noun

The fastest or maximum speed possible at which something can move.

Meanings

nountop speed (plural top speeds)

plural top speeds

  1. The fastest or maximum speed possible at which something can move.
adjectivetop speed (not comparable)
  1. not comparableAt the fastest or maximum speed possible at which something can move.

Translations

Bulgarian макслима́лна ско́рост, с макслима́лна ско́рост
  • макслима́лна ско́рост (makslimálna skórost)maximum speed possible
  • с макслима́лна ско́рост (s makslimálna skórost)at the maximum speed possible
Catalan a tot drap
  • a tot drapmaximum speed possible
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APA

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MLA

“top speed.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/top%20speed. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “top speed,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/top%20speed.

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