Definition of Longitude

angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian

Examples of Longitude in a sentence

The vertical lines that are found on the map are known as the longitude, while the lateral lines are referred to as the latitude.  🔊

Longitude and latitude lines crisscross the map, creating a checkered like globe with so many small boxes.  🔊

The sailors figured out their current position by pouring over the longitude and latitude lines on their boats map.  🔊

The Prime Meridian is a line of longitude that is defined as zero, following Greenwich Mean Time.  🔊

I explained to our son that longitude and latitude lines do not really exist, which is why he can’t expect to see them when looking out of the airplane window.  🔊

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