Meaning of the word "the cherry on top of the cake" in English

What does "the cherry on top of the cake" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

the cherry on top of the cake

US /ðə ˈtʃɛri ɑn tɑp əv ðə keɪk/
UK /ðə ˈtʃɛri ɒn tɒp əv ðə keɪk/

Idiom

the final touch that makes something perfect or even better than it already was

Example:
Winning the championship was great, but having our rivals come in second was the cherry on top of the cake.
The beautiful sunset was the cherry on top of the cake after a perfect day at the beach.