Example Sentences
"London is near 0° longitude, on the Prime Meridian."
"Longitude lines help navigate east and west around the globe."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of longitude?
Study Tips
To remember longitude, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about geography.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.