altitude

/ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/noun

Height above a fixed reference point, usually sea level.

Example sentences

“The plane was cruising at an altitude of ten thousand meters.”
“Some climbers get headaches at high altitude because the air is thin.”

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

Synonyms for altitude

elevation
height

Often confused with altitude

altitude vs attitude
altitude vs aptitude: aptitude (noun): A natural talent for learning or doing something well.
altitude vs latitude: latitude (noun): A number in degrees that tells you how far north or south of the equator a place lies.

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 roadside hotel for people traveling by car, where guests usually park right outside their rooms.aisleA clear walkway between rows of seats or shelves.