Its noun counterpart, which refers to various pointed or projecting parts, is more common: something that peaks reaches a peak. Just as every mountain has a peak, thinking of the …

All of these peaks are ultra-prominent summits. Of these 50 peaks, 27 are located in Alaska, five in Washington, five in California, three in Hawaiʻi, three in Wyoming, two in Nevada, two in …

Nov 20, 2025 · Authorities continue search for missing Peaks Island resident Island residents say they’re feeling rattled since 57-year-old Wiley Davi went missing. Davi was last seen Saturday …

From the lowlands of the south to the rugged peaks in the north, Derbyshire has something for everyone. Snow-covered peaks form a back-drop to beautiful mountain lakes.

Etymology: 16th Century: perhaps from pike2, influenced by beak1; compare Spanish pico, French pic, Middle Low German pēk ˈpeaky, ˈpeakish adj 'peaks' also found in these entries …

1. To be formed into a peak or peaks: Beat the egg whites until they peak. 2. To achieve a maximum of development, value, or intensity: Sales tend to peak just before the holidays.

Other forms: peaks; peaked; peaking Use the word peak to refer to the pointy top of something, such as the jagged peak of a tall mountain or the tapered peak that forms when you beat egg …

Electricity usage peaks during the summer. The singer's popularity peaked years ago. [=he is not as popular now] The stock price peaked several months ago at 30 dollars per share.

any narrow and pointed shape, edge, etc. Whisk the egg whites into stiff peaks. He combed his hair into a peak. (British English)

When something peaks, it reaches its highest value or its highest level. Temperatures have peaked at over thirty degrees.