altitude

/ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/noun

Height above a fixed reference point, usually sea level.

Example sentence

“The plane was cruising at an altitude of ten thousand meters.”

Reserved for height above sea level, mostly in aviation and geography. A person's height is never their altitude.

Related words

turbulenceRough, unsettled movement of the air that shakes an aircraft in flight.cockpitThe area at the front of an aircraft or spacecraft where the pilot sits and operates the controls.conciergeA hotel employee whose job is to help guests with requests such as bookings and directions.cabinThe section of an aircraft where the passengers sit.motelA cheap hotel for short stays, often renting rooms by the hour and associated with secret romantic meetings.aisleA clear walkway between rows of seats or shelves.