crest noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: crest (1) English Definition The highest part of a hill, mountain, or wave. Example Sentence They reached the crest of the hill by noon. US IPA /krest/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /krest/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms peak summit pinnacle crown apex Antonyms base bottom trough Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link