altitude
Definitions
The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
The angular distance of a celestial body above the horizon.
A high or elevated position or region.
Examples
The plane reached a high altitude before the passengers were allowed to unbuckle their seatbelts.
Mountain climbers often struggle to breathe at such a high altitude due to the thin air.
The pilot adjusted the altitude to avoid the incoming storm clouds.
Synonyms
elevation height loftiness stature tallness altitude level vertical distance