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Definition peak in American English

peak adjective

adjective
/pik/
1

a peak time, period, etc. is when the largest number of people are doing or using something

Example

Traveling at peak times is more expensive.

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2

a peak level of something is when it is highest

Example

Peak demand for power is at around 6:00.

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2.1

used to refer to something that has reached the highest degree of popularity, with the result that it starts to become less popular

Example

We have reached peak beard. From now on, beards will dwindle and fail, soon to be despised and shunned.

Example

It is difficult to tell if we are at peak tattoo.

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Definition peak in American English