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The point of highest activity, quality, or achievement
“The business, at its peak, employed thousands of staff.”
The pointed top of a mountain
“At dawn, we will begin our climb to the mountain's peak.”
A mountain with a pointed top
“Where the White Mountains come to an end is the great peak of Mount Mindolluin.”
A stiff brim at the front of a cap
“I typically wear a hat with a peak to protect my eyes from the sun.”
The most active or successful period of a person's life or career
The state of being heated, with high aggression
A significant moment
Critical juncture
A spasm or sudden contraction
The outside limit of an object, area, or surface
A narrow piece of land that projects from a coastline into the sea
To reach the highest point or level
“The association warns that world oil production may peak in the very near future.”
(intransitive) To become larger in size or degree
Suffer a mental and physical decline, especially because of a broken heart
To reach an optimum stage in development, as a plant would in producing flowers
At the highest level
“By this time, the young adult is close to their full height and maximal strength, as well as peak intelligence.”
Suitable in the most precise manner
Of the very best kind
Reaching a decisive moment or point of greatest tension
Having no stain or blemish
Marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
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