English · Word Candidate

crest

/kɹɛst/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: crests · cresting · crested

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A tuft, or other natural ornament, growing on an animal's head, for example the comb of a cockerel, the swelling on the head of a snake, the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Particularly with reference to waves, to reach a peak.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To reach the crest of (e.g. a hill or mountain).

Verb

Examples

the land rolls gently, so that, upon cresting a low rise or passing a copse of wind turbines, you suddenly spot a lot full of lorries or a complex of gigantic sheds.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “crest” mean?

The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.

Is “crest” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.