summit

noun
UK: /ˈsʌm.ɪt/
US: /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

  1. The highest point of a mountain or hill.

    1. We reached the summit at noon.
    2. After a challenging climb, the team triumphantly stood at the mountain's summit, gazing at the breathtaking view.

  2. An important formal meeting between leaders of governments.

    1. They held a summit last year.
    2. The leaders agreed to meet at a summit to discuss trade and environmental issues, hoping to find common ground.

  3. The highest level of achievement or success.

    1. She reached the summit of her career.
    2. Reaching the summit of his profession, he felt both fulfilled and eager to explore new challenges.

Synonyms

peak top apex acme pinnacle conference meeting convention
summit intransitive-verb

  1. To reach the highest point of a mountain.

    1. We plan to summit next week.
    2. Experienced climbers hope to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen, pushing the limits of human endurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "summit" in English means: The highest point of a mountain or hill., An important formal meeting between leaders of governments., The highest level of achievement or success..

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

Synonyms for "summit": peak, top, apex, acme, pinnacle, conference, meeting, convention.

Example usage of "summit": "We reached the summit at noon.". More examples on the page.