Pronunciation: /piːk/
noun the highest point or level
A1 The mountain peak was covered in snow.
A2 She reached the peak of her career when she was promoted to manager.
B1 The hikers finally reached the peak of the mountain after a long climb.
B2 The company's profits reached their peak last year.
C1 The peak of the housing market has passed, and prices are starting to drop.
C2 The singer's popularity reached its peak with the release of her latest album.
verb to reach a highest point or level
A1 She peaked out of the window to see who was knocking on the door.
A2 The hikers peaked at the top of the mountain and admired the view.
B1 Her career peaked when she won the prestigious award.
B2 The company's profits peaked in the fourth quarter of the year.
C1 The singer's popularity peaked after the release of her latest album.
C2 The demand for the product peaked during the holiday season.
formal The hikers finally reached the peak of the mountain after a long and arduous climb.
informal We made it to the peak of the hill just in time to catch the sunset.
slang I feel like I'm on top of the world when I reach the peak of a challenging hike.
figurative Her career was at its peak when she landed the lead role in a blockbuster movie.
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