Zenith
the point on the celestial sphere vertically above a given position or observer.
compare nadir.
a highest point or state; culmination.
contemporary examples
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historical examples
the adventures of harry richmond, complete george meredith
h-llenica xenophon
thais anatole france
continental monthly, vol. iii, no iv, april 1863 various
extract from captain stormfield’s visit to heaven mark twain
noun
(astronomy) the point on the celestial sphere vertically above an observer
the highest point; peak; acme: the zenith of someone’s achievements
n.
zenith
(zē’nĭth)
the point on the celestial sphere that is directly above the observer (90 degrees above the celestial horizon). compare nadir.
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