altitude

Definition

• n. elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
• n. the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel)

Word forms

Plural

altitudes

Example sentences

1. n.

   The airplane reached an altitude of 30,000 feet during the flight.

2. n.

   The altitude of the mountain makes it a popular spot for climbers.