noun
peaking
PEE-kihng
noun
1
The act of reaching a highest point before declining.
"Analysts debated whether the housing market was peaking or still rising."
How to Use Peaking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReaching the top or highest level, right before things start to level off or drop.
Word Forms
more peaking comparative, peakings plural, most peaking superlative
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Analysts debated whether the housing market was _____ or still rising.