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peak

1 peak /ˈpiːk/ noun
plural peaks
1 peak
/ˈpiːk/
noun
plural peaks
Britannica Dictionary definition of PEAK
[count]
: the pointed top of a mountain
: a tall mountain with a pointed or narrow top see color picture on this page
: something that looks like a pointed top of a mountain
: the highest level or degree of excellence, quantity, activity, etc.
chiefly British : the front part of a cap or hat that shades the eyes : visor
2 peak /ˈpiːk/ adjective
2 peak
/ˈpiːk/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PEAK
always used before a noun
: at the highest point or level
: filled with the most activity
opposite off-peak
3 peak /ˈpiːk/ verb
peaks; peaked; peaking
3 peak
/ˈpiːk/
verb
peaks; peaked; peaking
Britannica Dictionary definition of PEAK
[no object]
: to reach the highest level