max

noun

ˈmaks 

1

: maximum sense 1

2

: maximum sense 2

max adjective

see also:

to the max

Synonyms of max

• maximum

Examples of max in a Sentence

The boat can hold a max of 20 people.

at the max there will be 25 people at the party

Recent Examples on the Web

Even Kyle Tucker’s deal, which at four years would have come in under the five-year length restriction, would have surpassed the dollar max by $35 million. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Harris’ two-year deal will expire just as Stephon Castle would be starting a potential max extension, with Dylan Harper on track for one of his own the year after. — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 1 July 2026

But what about 2027-28 and beyond, when Antetokounmpo might be playing on a new max extension worth $275 million over four years. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026

There is a max of four tickets per person. — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing max

• max out
• to the max

Rhymes for max

• axe
• backs
• blacks
• cracks
• fax
• flax
• hacks
• jacks
• knacks
• lacks
• lakhs
• lax

Kids Definition

max

noun

ˈmaks 

1

: maximum sense 1

2

: maximum sense 2

max adjective

Medical Definition

max

abbreviation

maximum