Overview of noun second-best

The noun second best has 1 sense

• runner-up, second best -- (the competitor who finishes second)

Overview of adj second-best

The adj second-best has 1 sense

• second-best -- (next to the best; "his second-best bed")

Overview of adv second-best

The adv second-best has 1 sense

• second-best -- (in second place; "he came off second-best")