altitude Definition
- 1the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
- 2height achieved in flight
Using altitude: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "altitude" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The airplane reached an altitude of 10,000 feet.
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The climbers were affected by the high altitude.
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The city's altitude is 1,000 meters above sea level.
altitude Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with altitude
Example
The climbers suffered from altitude sickness due to the high altitude.
Example
The airplane flew at a low altitude over the city.
cruising altitude
the altitude at which an airplane typically flies during a long flight
Example
The pilot announced that we had reached our cruising altitude of 35,000 feet.
Origins of altitude
from Latin 'altitudo', meaning 'height'
Summary: altitude in Brief
'Altitude' [ˈæltɪtjuːd] refers to the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level. It can also denote the height achieved in flight. Examples include 'The airplane reached an altitude of 10,000 feet.' and 'The city's altitude is 1,000 meters above sea level.' Phrases like 'high altitude' and 'low altitude' describe altitudes that are significantly above or close to the ground, respectively.
