summit
Translation
summit, peak, conference
Examples
They reached the summit of the mountain.
They reached the summit of the mountain.
The leaders attended an economic summit.
The leaders attended an economic summit.
Grammar Patterns
the summit of ((sth.)) the highest point of (sth.) They reached the summit of the mountain.
a/an ((adjective)) summit a meeting of a certain type The leaders attended an economic summit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: peak, apex, pinnacle; conference, meeting
Etymology
From Old French 'somete' (top), a diminutive of 'som' (highest point).
Memory Tips
Imagine world leaders meeting at the summit (peak) of a mountain for a summit (meeting).