horizon

ho·ri·zon | \ hə-ˈrī-zᵊn

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Definition of horizon

1a : 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

2a 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

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Examples of horizon in a Sentence

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 During the week to come, your interest in the latest trends can broaden your horizons. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, "Horoscope for Nov. 24, 2019: Happy birthday Katherine Heigl; Taurus, share a meal with someone new," 24 Nov. 2019 Highest point: the time and direction the satellites will be highest above your local horizon. — Trevor Mahlmann, Ars Technica, "How to spot the SpaceX Starlink satellite train overhead this week," 13 Nov. 2019 Investigate new possibilities with an eye to expanding your horizons. — BostonGlobe.com, "Most read on BostonGlobe.com," 26 Sep. 2019 Also, this is a stealth way to expand your veggie and fruit horizons. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "5 Trader Joe's New Products to Try This Fall," 17 Sep. 2019 In an effort to expand their horizons, both Charles and Saint John have recently ventured into careers as recording artists, with Saint John self-releasing his debut EP Don’t Stop Dancing. — Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, "Jesse Saint John, Nija Charles & Rick Nowels Share Songwriting Secrets at SONA Summit: 'Just Don't Stop'," 16 Sep. 2019 But the camping trip really broadened my horizons and helped me start to learn about the team and who everybody is. — Marco Cummings, The Denver Post, "Green Mountain’s Jesse German looking to revive football program with renewed traditions," 12 Sep. 2019 In an attempt to broaden its horizons, the NFL is making efforts to provide openings. — Ben Morse, CNN, "Ex-NFL kicker Morten Anderson backs Carli Lloyd's switch from soccer," 7 Nov. 2019 Texas Take: Get political headlines from across the state sent directly to your inbox Hurd is doing what presidential hopefuls do when determined to expand their horizons. — Bill Lambrecht, ExpressNews.com, "U.S. Rep. Will Hurd is quitting Congress, but not politics," 3 Nov. 2019

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“Horizon.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horizon. Accessed 14 December 2019.

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More Definitions for horizon

horizon

noun

English Language Learners Definition of horizon

: the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky

: the limit or range of a person's knowledge, understanding, or experience

: the limit of what is possible in a particular field or activity

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horizon

ho·ri·zon | \ hə-ˈrī-zᵊn

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Kids Definition of horizon

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.

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