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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

The floats didn’t seem to slow the plane very much, as big as they were, and they skimmed over the trees until the pilot gained enough altitude to make them seem to slow down.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen




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