Stratosphere

Pronunciation: /ˈstrætəˌsfɪr/

Definitions of stratosphere

noun the second major layer of Earth's atmosphere, above the troposphere and below the mesosphere

Example Sentences

A1 The stratosphere is a layer of Earth's atmosphere.

A2 Planes fly in the lower part of the stratosphere.

B1 Scientists study ozone depletion in the stratosphere.

B2 The stratosphere contains the ozone layer that protects us from UV radiation.

C1 Research shows that human activities are causing changes in the stratosphere.

C2 The stratosphere extends from about 10 to 50 kilometers above Earth's surface.

Examples of stratosphere in a Sentence

formal The stratosphere is the second major layer of Earth's atmosphere, located above the troposphere.

informal Planes flying at high altitudes often reach the stratosphere.

slang That party was in the stratosphere last night!

figurative Her success in the competition launched her career into the stratosphere.

Grammatical Forms of stratosphere

• plural: stratospheres
• comparative: more stratospheric
• superlative: most stratospheric
• present tense: stratosphere
• future tense: will stratosphere
• perfect tense: has stratosphered
• continuous tense: is stratosphering
• singular: stratosphere
• positive degree: stratospheric
• infinitive: to stratosphere
• gerund: stratosphering
• participle: stratosphered

Origin and Evolution of stratosphere

First Known Use: 1901 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'stratosphere' originated from the combination of two Greek words: 'stratos' meaning 'spread out' or 'layer', and 'sphaira' meaning 'sphere'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of meteorology to describe the layer of the Earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, the term 'stratosphere' has since been adopted in various scientific disciplines and colloquial language to refer to any high or elevated level or realm.