height
noun
extent or distance upward.
heights
-
pluralof height.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
His scores of sci-fi fans reached new heights with his starring role as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series, which began in 2000.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
His role as professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” film series from 2000 to 2017 helped propel his career to new heights and usher in a new era of superhero films.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026
Seawater levels could reach near-record or record heights across Southern California, the National Weather Service warned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
The surfaces are smoother and more lifelike, there is a closer psychological connection between the two figures, and a surer command of the material allows him to attain greater heights of realism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
It was not so much that she was afraid of heights.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
