Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peak
noun, verb
/piːk/
Definition
The highest point or summit of something, like a mountain or a performance.
Examples
- The peak of Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth.
- Sales reached their peak during the holiday season.
- She was at her peak performance during the competition.
Meaning
Peak refers to the topmost part of an object, especially one that is pointed. It can also signify the maximum degree or intensity of a particular condition or activity.
Synonyms
- summit
- top
- height
- apex
- crest