at sea level

at sea level

At the same level as the ocean. A lot of people struggle to breathe when not at sea level. Whew, I'm glad to be back at sea level after our stop in Denver. A: "How's the pressure in your ears now that we're at sea level?" B: "Much better, thanks."

See also: level, sea

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at sea level

at the level of the surface of the ocean. It is easier to breathe at sea level than in the mountains. Boats on the ocean are at sea level, but those on rivers are not.

See also: level, sea

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