What is another word for upper crust?
Pronunciation: [ˌʌpə kɹˈʌst] (IPA) 
The phrase "upper crust" refers to the highest social class or the wealthiest people in society. Some synonyms for this term include the elite, the aristocracy, the cream of society, the top tier, the upper echelon, the high society, the privileged class, the upper class, the creme de la creme, the ruling class, the wealthy few, the nobility, the haute monde, the blue bloods, the patricians, and the gentry. These words are often used in literature or journalism to describe the lifestyle and behaviour of the wealthy and powerful, who often enjoy luxuries that are not accessible to the rest of society.
