altitude
noun
the height of anything above a given planetary reference plane, especially above sea level on earth.
altitudes
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pluralof altitude.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The upward trend in global average temperatures has brought unseasonably warm weather to Switzerland's higher altitudes, and a reduction in snow has imperilled some of its ski resorts and competitions.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Earlier in the day, Kryvyi Rih Mayor Oleksandr Vilkul said the Russian drones were flying at "extremely low altitudes", describing the attackers as "animals".
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Prized for their payloads, long ranges and ability to fly at high altitudes, B-52s have played a role in many U.S. conflicts, including the war with Iran.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
He adds that “you can launch it in the atmosphere and go up to exo-atmospherically, at altitudes where the air is too thin for turbo jets.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
A third advantage of the Fertile Crescent’s Mediterranean zone is that it provides a wide range of altitudes and topographies within a short distance.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
