Definition

The highest point of a mountain.

Example

We reached the mountaintop just in time to see the sunrise.

Conversation

Have you ever hiked to a mountaintop?

Yes, I went to one last summer, and the view was incredible!

I really want to see the sunrise from a mountaintop someday.

You should! It's such a magical experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mountaintop → It is formed from "mountain" (from Old French *montaine*, meaning a large natural elevation of the earth's surface) and "top" (from Old English *top*, meaning the highest point). The word "mountaintop" refers to the highest point of a mountain.

Memory Tip

Imagine standing at the "highest point" ('top') of a "large elevation" ('mountain') — that's what a mountaintop is.

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