peak

/piːk/noun

The greatest level that something reaches during a particular period.

Example sentence

“Ticket sales hit their peak the weekend before the concert.”

Do not confuse with 'peek', a quick look, or 'pique', to stir interest or irritation.

Related words

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.caveA big natural hollow space underground or in the side of a cliff or hill.wildernessWild, unsettled land left in its natural condition, home to wild animals and untamed plant life; also, a particular stretch of such land.