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altitude

[al-ti-tood, -tyood] / ˈæl tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /
NOUN
height in the sky
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
WEAK


Example Sentences

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Ice can form on the outside of a plane while it’s cruising at high altitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The software also incorporates real-time measurements of wind, temperature, humidity and altitude as users move from hole to hole.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

But the justices were not inclined to let him remain at that altitude for long.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Most notably, they rounded off the group stage with a 1-0 home win over the Brazilians at altitude in September.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Three thousand feet, we all agreed, and the altitude was reported to the crowd, which ooohed and ahhhed appropriately.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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