Dictionary definition · height
noun
- the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
- the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development"his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"
- (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot
- elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface"the altitude gave her a headache"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).