peak

noun
UK: /piːk/
US: /piːk/

  1. The pointed top of a mountain.

    1. We hiked to the peak to see the view.
    2. From the mountain's peak, the hikers admired the vast landscape below them.

  2. The highest level or point of something.

    1. Sales reach a peak in December.
    2. The athlete's performance was at its peak during the Olympic Games.

Synonyms

crest apex summit height zenith
peak verb

  1. To reach the highest point or level.

    1. The show peaked in popularity last year.
    2. The housing market is expected to peak sometime in the next quarter.
peak adjective

  1. Used to describe something that is at its highest point or level.

    1. This is peak season for tourists.
    2. The company experienced peak demand for its products during the holiday season.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "peak" in English means: The pointed top of a mountain., The highest level or point of something..

The phonetic transcription of "peak" is /piːk/ in British English and /piːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "peak": crest, apex, summit, height, zenith.

Example usage of "peak": "We hiked to the peak to see the view.". More examples on the page.