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

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

The truck will have an electric range of 200 miles and a max speed of 55 miles per hour. — Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026

His max foot speed (85th percentile) is quality, but his shot speed in the NHL this season (133 kph) is just below average. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 21 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