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  summit

  noun

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

  noun

  a city in NE New Jersey.

summit

¹ American  

[suhm-it] / ˈsʌm ɪt /

noun

• summits
  plural

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.

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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 American  

[suhm-it] / ˈsʌm ɪt /

noun

1. a city in NE New Jersey.

2. a city in NE Illinois.

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summit British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• minisummit
  noun
• presummit
  adjective
• summital
  adjective
• summitless
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• summits
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of summit

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”; see sum) + -ete -et

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Explanation

What better place for the mountain-climbing summit than on the summit of the mountain. A summit can mean either a meeting between people who are interested in the same subject or the peak of the mountain. Although originally meant to describe a meeting between the heads of state, summit can be used to describe any gathering of people who care deeply about the same topic. If, for example, you are the captain of your chess club, you might attend the upcoming Chess Club Summit, at which new rules of the tournament will be discussed. Moreover, while summit also means the very top of a mountain, summit can be used metaphorically to mean a variety of heights, such as the summit of a career, an industry, or any kind of major effort.

Example Sentences

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summit Summit summits

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who is also at the summit, has previously said he is open to Britain issuing a formal apology but that financial reparations were "not the right answer".

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

The three will potentially meet at a summit in China later this month.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

A separate Welsh government wildfire summit also led to promises of action to improve preparedness, external.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

"The situation in the DRC, the political situation, the security situation, is mainly a Congolese issue," Nduhungirehe told AFP on the sidelines of a Russia-Africa summit in Moscow before the US sanctions were imposed.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

The different teams from the Stavros Prize were here as part of the summit but also as human props so that Sinclair was actually face-to-face with people.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

The 4-mile detour toward Sagehen Summit is worth your effort.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

The remarks came during the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, during which Putin discussed Russia's own satellite internet project Rassvet, which provides internet connections to people from satellites.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Longer hold periods also contribute to some of the biggest challenges facing leaders of private-equity sponsored companies, according to a new report from Summit Leadership, which surveyed 176 private-equity executives.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The Somos Magic Summit is just one piece of a broader push, as Disney has slowly taken more public steps to engage with creator content.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Moments after I dropped below the South Summit, it began to snow lightly and visibility went to hell.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

"It's fair to say that we've learnt a lot from this season... and there's lots that we'll be putting into place, particularly following the wildfire summits," said Adam Openshaw, deputy chief fire officer for SWFRS.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Deep, twisted canyons cut into the mountainsides, their channels lined with aspen, before the forests give way to the exposed granite slopes and summits rising above 14,000 feet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

For most American presidents, summits, especially with powerful leaders, are carefully planned affairs.

From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2026

Under that plan, which met a cold reception from a country pushing for full membership, Ukraine would have been allowed to attend the bloc's summits and have a representative in the European Commission.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

During the “seven summits in seven months” extravaganza, Hall and Ball formulated a plan to go into business together guiding clients up the Seven Summits.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

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