the stratosphere

noun

1

: the upper layer of the Earth's atmosphere that begins about 7 miles (11 kilometers) above the Earth's surface and ends about 30 miles (50 kilometers) above the Earth's surface

2

: a very high position, level, or amount

Tuition at many colleges has soared into the stratosphere.

His career is clearly headed for the stratosphere.

Examples of the stratosphere in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

El Niño tends to weaken the vortex in mid-to-late winter and can increase the chances for sudden warming events in the stratosphere, Butler told USA TODAY in a recent email. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

Only recently, scientists discovered that these fire generated weather systems can surpass a natural atmospheric barrier, reaching the stratosphere. — Emma Balleste, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

The original 2008 Camp Rock was a breakthrough Disney Channel movie hit, launching Demi Lovato's career into the stratosphere and cementing the Jonas Brothers as iconic entertainers. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026

Sending the careers of stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie into the stratosphere, the show was massive for both the Canadian streaming service and Max and continued to grow each week. — Matt Minton, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the stratosphere

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