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

An unmanned Sceye airship flew from New Mexico to Japan and back, beaming mobile cell service to ordinary phones from the stratosphere. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

Memory support is likely to improve, too, so a new high-end RAM kit may be necessary to take full advantage, though that could push the upgrade cost into the stratosphere, considering current RAM pricing. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

But considering the workmanship, the prices are not in the stratosphere. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

For decades, Iranian Presidents have reserved three or four floors at a fancy hotel, priced in the stratosphere during the week of the UNGA. — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the stratosphere

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