Looking for the meaning of the word PEAKS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PEAKS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Peak
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: apparently originally a variant of pike
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
piːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the pointed top of a mountain
Short Definition:pointed top of mountain
Examples:- tatters of fog clung to the peak of the mountain
Definition:
a projecting pointed part or shape
Short Definition:projecting pointed part or shape
Examples:- whisk two egg whites to stiff peaks
Definition:
the point of highest activity, quality, or achievement
Short Definition:point of highest activity or achievement
Examples:- he was at his peak as a cricketer
- package holiday sales hit a peak of around 12 million
Word: Peak
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
piːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
reach a highest point, either of a specified value or at a specified time
Short Definition:reach highest point
Examples:- the disease peaked in summer
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