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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They’re limited to EVs that meet domestic content and assembly restrictions and transaction prices ($55,000 max for passenger cars and $80,000 for trucks and SUVs), and are subject to household salary thresholds. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 David Roldan drove out from Pico Rivera to stock up for his family, opting for the 100-egg max. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025 Dogs under 30 pounds are allowed for $100 per night, with a max of two dogs per room. Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 While in the infrared sauna, my heart rate increases to a max of 110–115 bpm, which is the equivalent of a brisk walk for me—not an intense workout. Jennifer Davis-Flynn, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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max adjective

Medical Definition

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abbreviation
maximum

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