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horizon

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /həˈraɪzən/

Forms: horizons

horizon means: The line in the distance where the sky seems to meet the land or sea.

noun

SKY MEETS EARTHB1

The line in the distance where the sky seems to meet the land or sea.

  • The sun sank below the horizon.
  • We saw a ship on the horizon.
  • Dark clouds stretched across the horizon.

Similar words: skyline

Common phrases: on the horizon, above the horizon, below the horizon

EXPERIENCE LIMITSB2

The limits of what you know, have experienced, or are interested in.

  • Travel can broaden your horizons.
  • Her studies opened new intellectual horizons.
  • His musical horizons expanded when he moved abroad.

Similar words: range, scope

Common phrases: broaden someone's horizon, expand someone's horizon, intellectual horizon

Questions about horizon

What does horizon mean?

The line in the distance where the sky seems to meet the land or sea.

What is horizon in other languages?

Türkçe: ufuk · Español: horizonte · Français: horizon · Deutsch: Horizont · Italiano: orizzonte · 日本語: 地平線

How do you pronounce horizon?

It is pronounced /həˈraɪzən/.

How do you use horizon in a sentence?

The sun sank below the horizon. We saw a ship on the horizon.

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