Definition of Elevation

the altitude between two points

Examples of Elevation in a sentence

Ms. Smith worried that the low elevation of the city would cause the forecasted rainstorms to flood the land.  🔊

My ears popped as we increased in elevation by driving over the mountains to my hometown.  🔊

Elevation decreased after the professional hikers descended from the summit of Mount Everest.  🔊

Fran was scared of flying, so she grabbed the seat in front of her as the helicopter reached a higher elevation.  🔊

With exactly one mile above sea level, Denver’s nickname is the “Mile-High City” due to its elevation.  🔊

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