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

Hollywood Summit, which is now designated as the Tom LaBonge Panorama after the late L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

The group of 21 co-authors from nine countries was formed as a result of the First International Summit on Plant Resilience, organized by the Plant Resilience Institute earlier this year.

From Science Daily

A follow-up summit is planned for 2026.

From Science Daily

The summit promoted global collaboration, bringing together leading plant scientists from diverse disciplines.

From Science Daily

On the sidelines of the DealBook Summit on Wednesday, one topic dominated discussions: the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s C.E.O.,

From New York Times