Definition of peak

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • peak is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • peak is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • peak is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of peak


  • the highest point (of something) (noun)

    Examples

    1. at the peak of the pyramid

    Synonyms

    1. acme
    2. apex
    3. vertex
  • a V shape (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. point
    2. tip
  • the most extreme possible amount or value (noun)

    Examples

    1. voltage peak

    Synonyms

    1. extremum
  • to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity (verb)

    Examples

    1. That wild, speculative spirit peaked in 1929

    Synonyms

    1. top out
  • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) (noun)

    Examples

    1. the view from the peak was magnificent

    Synonyms

    1. crest
    2. crown
    3. summit
    4. tip
    5. top
  • a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bill
    2. eyeshade
    3. visor
    4. vizor
  • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development (noun)

    Examples

    1. the peak of perfection
    2. summer was at its peak

    Synonyms

    1. acme
    2. elevation
    3. height
    4. meridian
    5. pinnacle
    6. summit
    7. superlative
    8. tiptop
    9. top
  • the period of greatest prosperity or productivity (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bloom
    2. blossom
    3. efflorescence
    4. flower
    5. flush
    6. heyday
    7. prime

See definition of peak in Merriam Webster