longitude
Pronunciation: [ˈlɒŋɡɪtuːd]
Word
Context: "geography"
(noun) longitude is a way to measure how far something is east or west on the Earth. It helps us find places on maps, kind of like how we might use an address.
Example
The longitude of London is approximately 0 degrees.
Example
They couldn't find the longitude of that remote island; it was not marked on the map.
Example
What is the longitude of your hometown?
Context: "navigation"
(noun) longitude is used in navigation to help ships and airplanes know where they are. It works with latitude to pinpoint locations on the globe.
Example
The pilot checked the longitude before landing at the airport.
Example
Without knowing the longitude, the ship was lost at sea.
Example
How does longitude help us navigate the oceans?
0s0s