the horizon

noun

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

The sun rose slowly over/above the eastern horizon.

Examples of the horizon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Extending their operational range beyond the horizon allows commanders to gather intelligence and coordinate missions from safer distances, substantially lowering risks to ground personnel. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Russian media outlets later reported that the attack sparked a blaze at the Kstovo oil refinery, sharing images of black plumes of smoke over the horizon. — Hanna Arhirova, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

Maximum elevation refers to the spacecraft's highest angle above the horizon, with 90° being directly overhead. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2026

While the sun lingers over the horizon, the day’s heat adds a level of difficulty to even the simplest climbing routes. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the horizon

• spiegeleisen
• mizen