May 24, 2026

Zenith

noun

Definition

The highest point reached by a celestial body; the time at which something is most powerful or successful. In astronomy it refers to the point in the sky directly above the observer.

Example Sentence

“The empire was at the zenith of its power when the young queen ascended the throne.”

Etymology

From Arabic samt (road, path), short for samt ar-ras (path above the head).

Scrabble Score

Z10E1N1I1T1H4

ZENITH scores 18 points in Scrabble.

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