summit

¹

[ suhm-it ]

noun

1. the highest point or part, as of a hill, a line of travel, or any object; top; apex.

   Synonyms: pinnacle, peak

   Antonyms: base

2. the highest point of attainment or aspiration:

   the summit of one's ambition.

   Synonyms: culmination, zenith, acme

3. the highest state or degree.

   Synonyms: culmination, zenith, acme

4. the highest level of diplomatic or other governmental officials:

   a meeting at the summit.

5. summit meeting.

adjective

1. of or relating to a summit meeting:

   summit talks.

verb (used without object)

1. to take part in a summit meeting.
2. to reach a summit:

   summited after a 14-hour climb.

verb (used with object)

1. to reach the summit of.

Summit

²

[ suhm-it ]

noun

1. a city in NE New Jersey.
2. a city in NE Illinois.

summit

/ ˈsʌmɪt /

noun

1. the highest point or part, esp of a mountain or line of communication; top
2. the highest possible degree or state; peak or climax

   the summit of ambition

3. the highest level, importance, or rank

   a meeting at the summit

4. 1. a meeting of chiefs of governments or other high officials
   2. ( as modifier )

      a summit conference

Derived Forms

• ˈsummital, adjective
• ˈsummitless, adjective

Other Words From

• summit·al adjective
• summit·less adjective
• mini·summit noun
• pre·summit adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of summit¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English somete, from Old French, from som “top” (from Latin summum, noun use of neuter of summus “highest”; sum ) + -ete -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of summit¹

C15: from Old French somet, diminutive of som, from Latin summum; see sum ¹

Example Sentences

Silver shared his prescription for the Biden administration alongside a screenshot of a story from the Washington Post that claimed the president spent a trip to Brazil to attend the G-20 summit ducking reporters.

From Salon

Speaking at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, UK Prime Minister Sir Starmer said the UK would "ensure Ukraine has what is needed for as long as needed".

From BBC

Sustainable agriculture is being discussed at the UN's climate summit, Cop29, in Azerbaijan this week.

From Salon

Speaking at the G20 summit, Sir Keir said the UK would "ensure Ukraine has what is needed for as long as needed".

From BBC

“Time is running out,” Brandy McDaniels of the Pit River Nation said last month at COP 16, the United Nations biodiversity summit in Colombia, bringing the plea to a world stage.

From Los Angeles Times