Definition of "finest" in English

adjective

1. superlative form of fine: most fine

   • This is the finest wine you can get here.
   • Use the finest sandpaper available.

noun

1. (US, informal, often preceded by the) Police officers.

   • Fifty of New York's finest were on hand for security.

2. (US, informal) Members of the military.

   • 1977-1980, Lou Sullivan, personal diary, quoted in 2019, Ellis Martin, Zach Ozma (editors), We Both Laughed In Pleasure Told him I'd had a fun time with a sailor & he said, "Oh no! Are you corrupting our country's finest?"