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

Both figure to command max or near-max deals when their rookie-scale contracts expire in the next few years. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 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