su
mmit
Plural
summits
1
the top of a mountain
- Climbers rejoiced upon reaching the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.
- From the summit of the volcano, they gazed down into the crater and across the rugged landscape below.
- The trek to the summit was challenging, but the breathtaking views made it all worthwhile.
- At the summit of the mountain, they celebrated their achievement with a sense of accomplishment and awe.
- From the summit, they could see for miles in every direction, with valleys and peaks stretching out before them.
2
a formal meeting of leaders, especially heads of government
- The leaders attended a climate summit in Geneva.
- The G20 summit addressed global economic challenges.
- She prepared extensively for the international summit.
- The summit focused on security and trade issues.
- Delegates from fifty countries attended the summit.
Synonyms:
3
the highest point of achievement or development, representing the peak of progress or success
- Winning the prestigious award was the summit of her artistic career.
- The summit of the project was marked by the grand unveiling of their innovative design.
- The athlete’s performance at the Olympics represented the summit of his sporting achievements.
- The novel’s publication in a major literary magazine was the summit of the author’s career.
- Climbing to the summit of the mountain was both a literal and metaphorical peak in his life.