Peak
(noun)
- The highest point of something, especially a mountain.
- The most successful or advanced point in the development or progress of something.
- The highest or maximum level or amount of something, especially of production, demand, or activity.
- The pointed top of a hat.
Origin:
Late middle english from old norse pik meaning point, peak.
Examples:
- Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.
- The company's sales reached its peak in the year 2000.
- The demand for oil is at its peak during the summer months.
- He wore a black suit and a red peaked cap.
- The peak of the recession was in 2009.