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

Certified by Alaska Green Adventure for its sustainability efforts, the luxury resort has operated on the island since 2013 and hosts a max of 24 guests. — Kate Nelson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Dolly was known for her blinged-to-the-max style, but her knee-length wedding dress is surprisingly simple. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

The ride is 5,321 feet long with a 300-foot drop and a max speed of 91 miles per hour, the park says. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

For example, the most popular plan has been covering catastrophic care like cancer treatment with a $3,800 out-of-pocket max. — Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 12 Oct. 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