Peak Definition & Meaning
peak
- noun
- the most extreme possible amount or value; "voltage peak"
- the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
- the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"; "the summit of his ambition"; "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"; "at the top of his profession"
- the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill); "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the tip of Monadnock"; "the region is a few molecules wide at the summit"
- a V shape; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"
- the highest point (of something); "at the peak of the pyramid"
- a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes; "he pulled down the bill of his cap and trudged ahead"
- verb
- to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity; "That wild, speculative spirit peaked in 1929";"Bids for the painting topped out at $50 million"
"Peak" in song lyrics
See how peak is used in real songs:
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"I'm a single young man at his sexual peak"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — And If -
"The party ???? pump till we reach our peak"
The 7A3 — Everybody Get Loose -
"I'm like the snow on the top of a mountain peak"
The 7A3 — Goes Like Dis
Words that rhyme with peak
Usage tips for "peak"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "peak" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for peak to find words that pair well.