Words / A2

PEEK/piːk/

A peak is a mountain top, or the busiest time: the mountain peak, peak time, peak season. Top is a simpler cousin. Off-peak is cheaper travel in Britain. Peek means look quickly — same sound. Do not write peak when you mean peek, or pick.

Meaning

The highest point of a mountain, or the busiest or strongest time.

Examples

• “Avoid peak hours if you can travel later.”
• “Avoid peak time on the Underground if you can.”
• “Snow still covered the peak in May.”

Good to know

peak time / season; a mountain peak. British contrast: off-peak. Mix-up: peek (look).

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