peak

/piːk/noun

The pointed top of a mountain, or a mountain with a pointed top.

Example sentences

“Snow still covered the peak in early June.”
“From the peak, we could see three different lakes.”
“The climbers reached the highest peak in the range by noon.”

You 'reach' or 'climb to' a peak. Do not confuse it with 'peek', a quick look, or 'pique', to stir interest.

Synonyms for peak

summit
top
pinnacle

Often confused with peak

peak vs peek
peak vs pique: pique (noun): A brief feeling of irritation or resentment, especially when your pride has been hurt.

Related words

culminateTo end with or reach a final, most important point after a long process.zenithThe point at which something reaches its greatest power or success.ridgeA long, narrow raised line or strip along a surface, such as the top of a hill or a raised edge.hillA raised area of land that is lower than a mountain.slopeA stretch of ground that rises or falls at a steady angle.landscapeAn area of land considered in terms of its natural shape and its geographical or built features.