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zenith

noun

The point in the sky vertically above a given position or observer; the point in the celestial sphere opposite the nadir.

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Word length
6
Starts with
Z
Ends with
H
Contains
EN
Scrabble score
18

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/ˈzɛn.ɪθ/ /ˈzɛn.ɪθ/ /ˈzɛn.ɪθ/ /ˈzi.nɪθ/

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noun

  1. The point in the sky vertically above a given position or observer; the point in the celestial sphere opposite the nadir.

  2. The highest point in the sky reached by a celestial body.

  3. (by extension) Highest point or state; peak.

    “Winning the continental championship was the zenith of my career.”

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Winning the continental championship was the zenith of my career.

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