Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cume
noun
/ˈkuːm/
Definition
The upper surface or peak of a hill or mountain.
Examples
- The hikers finally reached the cume after a long climb.
- From the cume of the mountain, they could see the entire valley below.
- Many climbers aim to reach the cume of Everest, the highest point on Earth.
Meaning
Cume refers to the highest point or summit of a geographical feature, particularly in relation to hills and mountains.
Synonyms
- summit
- peak
- pinnacle
- top
- apex