max adjective
Phrases
to the max
: to the greatest extent possible

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
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This means reaching your target heart rate (which is 85% of your max heart rate) at least three times in a 30-minute workout. Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2025 In 2025, Dental Veneers materials in Turkey, like porcelain, E-max, and composite for use in the year 2025 are expected to differ mostly within in cost, looks, and longevity. William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025 Her out-of-pocket max would also jump an additional $600, according to Graham. Justin Gomez, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025 You’ll be covered for up to $10,000 per traveler, with a $20,000 max per trip (up to $40,000 per year). Ryley Amond, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for max

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of max was in 1851

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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/max. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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max

noun
max adjective

Medical Definition

max

abbreviation
maximum

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