B2nountravelscience
US/ˈæl.tə.tuːd/
UK/ˈæl.tɪ.tjuːd/
the height of a place or object above the level of the sea
In context
Da Lat is cool all year because of its high altitude.
The plane is flying at an altitude of ten thousand meters.
Some climbers get headaches at high altitude because there is less oxygen.
Words that go with altitude
adjective + noun
- high altitudeTea grows well at high altitude.
- low altitudeThe helicopter flew at low altitude over the river.
noun + preposition
- at an altitude ofThe village sits at an altitude of 1,500 meters.
noun + noun
- altitude sicknessDrink plenty of water to avoid altitude sickness.
verb + noun
- gain altitudeThe plane quickly gained altitude after take-off.