Meaning & Definition of word "Pinnacle"

Pinnacle

/ˈpɪnɪkəl/

noun:

  • 1. A high, pointed piece of rock or a peak; the highest point of something.
    • Example: Reaching the pinnacle of the mountain was the highlight of her climbing experience.
  • 2. The most successful point; the culmination.
    • Example: Winning the championship was the pinnacle of his career.
  • 3. A project or structure that is at the highest point in design or success.
    • Example: The new skyscraper is considered the pinnacle of modern architecture.

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin 'pinnaculum', diminutive of 'pinna', meaning 'wing, feather, or fin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pinnacle of success:

The highest level of achievement or accomplishment.

reach the pinnacle:

To achieve the highest level of something.

Related Words

vertex:

The highest point; the top.

culmination:

The highest or climactic point of something.

spire:

A tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building.

peak:

The pointed top of a mountain.

Slang Meanings of pinnacle

Meaning: Top-notch

Example Sentence: That new restaurant is pinnacle for fine dining.

Meaning: The best of the best

Example Sentence: Her performance was pinnacle compared to the others.