horizon

noun

ho·ri·zon hə-ˈrī-zᵊn How to pronounce horizon (audio)

: the line where the earth seems to meet the sky : the apparent junction of earth and sky

sailing toward the horizon

: the great circle on the celestial sphere formed by the intersection of the celestial sphere with a plane tangent to the earth's surface at an observer's position see azimuth illustration

: range of perception or experience

broaden your horizons

: something that might be attained

opening up new horizons in the field of cancer research

geology : a natural soil layer deposited at a particular time usually identified by distinctive fossils

geology : any of the reasonably distinct layers of soil or its underlying material in a vertical section of land

anthropology : a cultural area or level of development indicated by separated groups of artifacts

horizonal

hə-ˈrī-zᵊn-əl How to pronounce horizon (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

We sailed toward the horizon. The sun rose slowly over the eastern horizon. These discoveries have opened up new horizons in the field of cancer research.

Recent Examples on the Web Some relief may be on the horizon, as home prices are starting to fall and are likely to continue declining in some real estate markets for the rest of the year, economists predict.

Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022 As the seventh-generation Mustang appears on the horizon, just about to make its debut in Detroit, our editors couldn't help taking a look back at 57 years and six Mustang generations to commemorate their favorite and least favorite versions.

Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 Don’t start thinking it’s the real thing -- there are still many summerlike days on the horizon, to be sure.

Leigh Morgan, al, 13 Sep. 2022 Off on the horizon, there is a different gleam, one that’s brighter.

Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 Cathie Wood of investment fund Ark Investment Management has said deflation is on the horizon, one of the reasons being the monetary policy.

Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 Two far larger credits loom on the horizon, offering her a real chance to establish herself as an actor.

Adam Benzine, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 The company has become increasingly attractive to investors partly due to its higher-than-expected sales of those drugs, which have little competition on the horizon, and its plans to expand into other diseases.

Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 With summer officially winding down and fall on the horizon, there's one major TV event to start looking forward to in honor of Halloween.

Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 10 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English orizon, from Late Latin horizont-, horizon, from Greek horizont-, horizōn, from present participle of horizein to bound, define, from horos boundary; perhaps akin to Latin urvum curved part of a plow

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	horizon
释义	horizon noun ho·ri·zon hə-ˈrī-zᵊn 1 a : the line where the earth seems to meet the sky : the apparent junction of earth and sky sailing toward the horizon b : the great circle on the celestial sphere formed by the intersection of the celestial sphere with a plane tangent to the earth's surface at an observer's position see azimuth illustration c : range of perception or experience broaden your horizons d : something that might be attained opening up new horizons in the field of cancer research 2 a geology : a natural soil layer deposited at a particular time usually identified by distinctive fossils b geology : any of the reasonably distinct layers of soil or its underlying material in a vertical section of land c anthropology : a cultural area or level of development indicated by separated groups of artifacts horizonal hə-ˈrī-zᵊn-əl adjective Example Sentences We sailed toward the horizon. The sun rose slowly over the eastern horizon. These discoveries have opened up new horizons in the field of cancer research. Recent Examples on the Web Some relief may be on the horizon, as home prices are starting to fall and are likely to continue declining in some real estate markets for the rest of the year, economists predict. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022 As the seventh-generation Mustang appears on the horizon, just about to make its debut in Detroit, our editors couldn't help taking a look back at 57 years and six Mustang generations to commemorate their favorite and least favorite versions. Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 Don’t start thinking it’s the real thing -- there are still many summerlike days on the horizon, to be sure. Leigh Morgan, al, 13 Sep. 2022 Off on the horizon, there is a different gleam, one that’s brighter. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 Cathie Wood of investment fund Ark Investment Management has said deflation is on the horizon, one of the reasons being the monetary policy. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 Two far larger credits loom on the horizon, offering her a real chance to establish herself as an actor. Adam Benzine, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 The company has become increasingly attractive to investors partly due to its higher-than-expected sales of those drugs, which have little competition on the horizon, and its plans to expand into other diseases. Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 With summer officially winding down and fall on the horizon, there's one major TV event to start looking forward to in honor of Halloween. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 10 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English orizon, from Late Latin horizont-, horizon, from Greek horizont-, horizōn, from present participle of horizein to bound, define, from horos boundary; perhaps akin to Latin urvum curved part of a plow First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing horizon B horizon A horizon cloud on the horizon event horizon gyro horizon on the horizon artificial horizon C horizon the horizon B horizon A horizon cloud on the horizon event horizon gyro horizon on the horizon artificial horizon C horizon the horizon See More Kids Definition horizon noun ho·ri·zon hə-ˈrī-zᵊn 1 : the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky 2 : the limit of a person's outlook or experience Reading broadens our horizons. horizon noun 1 as in skyline the space surrounding the earth They saw some birds just on the horizon. The couple drove off towards the horizon. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance skyline sky midair blue firmament high welkin heaven(s) 2 as in reach an area of influence, knowledge, or understanding She wanted to expand her horizons so she went back to school. Synonyms & Similar Words reach scope ambit range realm sphere domain circle field purview width dimension(s) panorama frontier amplitude breadth extent compass confines sweep region department discipline province terrain specialty element bailiwick fiefdom demesne fief
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horizon

noun

Example Sentences

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Phrases Containing horizon

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