noun
altimeter
al-TIHM-ih-t
Altimeter (noun) means an instrument used to measure altitude, especially in aircraft. Example: “The pilot checked the altimeter as they began their descent.”
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An instrument used to measure altitude, especially in aircraft.
"The pilot checked the altimeter as they began their descent."
How to use altimeter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gauge that tells you how high above sea level or ground you are.
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Etymology
Coined from Latin altus, "high," plus the "-meter" suffix used for measuring instruments.
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What does “altimeter” mean?
The word “altimeter” means an instrument used to measure altitude, especially in aircraft. In plain terms, a gauge that tells you how high above sea level or ground you are.
How do you pronounce “altimeter”?
“Altimeter” is pronounced al-TIHM-ih-t (/ælˈtɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “altimeter” in a sentence?
Here is “altimeter” used in a sentence: “The pilot checked the altimeter as they began their descent.”
What part of speech is “altimeter”?
“Altimeter” is a noun.
Where does the word “altimeter” come from?
The word “altimeter” comes from Latin. Coined from Latin altus, "high," plus the "-meter" suffix used for measuring instruments.
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