Word of the DayWord of the Day · October 21, 2026
zenith
- ZEE-nith · noun
- The highest point or peak of achievement, power, or success.
- “The company reached its zenith in the late 1990s before facing increased competition.”
- Origin: From Arabic 'samt ar-rās' meaning 'path over the head,' via Medieval Latin and Old French.
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