peak — the highest point of something, especially a mountain
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the highest point of something, especially a mountain
Pronunciation (IPA): /piːk/
Example Sentences
- My energy level peaks right after drinking three cups of coffee.
- The pizza delivery peak hours coincide perfectly with my hunger peaks.
- She reached the peak of the mountain after five hours of hiking.
peak
NOUN[/piːk/]
the highest point of something, especially a mountain
The hikers finally reached the peak before sunrise.
Sales reached their peak during the holiday season. (⛰️ Top + 📈 Highest → Peak)
They sought the mountain peak and achieved their dream.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'peke' or 'pike', possibly derived from Old English or Scandinavian sources. The word originally referred to a pointed or pointed object, later applied to the pointed summit of a mountain.
Breakdown
peak (noun) - likely from a root meaning 'pointed' or 'to pierce', related to pike (a pointed weapon). The word functions as a single morpheme with no common prefix or suffix in modern English.
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📝Examples
“My energy level peaks right after drinking three cups of coffee.”
“The pizza delivery peak hours coincide perfectly with my hunger peaks.”
“She reached the peak of the mountain after five hours of hiking.”
“Internet usage peaks during the pandemic lockdown.”
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