1. plural of stratosphere; the layers of Earth’s atmosphere extending from about 6 to 30 miles above the surface
Usage: atmospheric science
2. plural of stratosphere; very high levels or positions
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Scientists study the stratospheres of different planets to understand atmospheric composition.
• The ozone layer exists within Earth’s and other planets’ stratospheres.
• Her career reached the stratospheres of success in the tech industry.
• The company’s profits soared into the stratospheres last quarter.
• Both athletes performed at stratospheres above their previous records.
• The stratospheres of various celestial bodies contain different gas mixtures.