# altimeter

> English word · Noun · IPA /ælˈtɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ · frequency rank #53,997

## Definitions
1. An apparatus for measuring altitude.

## Etymology
Coined based on Latin altus (“high”) + -meter.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/altimeter