horizon — the line where the earth and sky appear to meet
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the line where the earth and sky appear to meet
Pronunciation (IPA): /həˈraɪzn/
Example Sentences
- The ship appeared on the horizon like a tiny dot.
- My cooking horizon is limited to ramen and toast.
- New opportunities are always on the horizon for those who work hard.
horizon
NOUN[/həˈraɪzn/]
the line where the earth and sky appear to meet
She watches the sun melt into the horizon at the edge of the cliff.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek, where it originally meant 'to bound' or 'to limit.' It evolved to specifically denote the boundary line where the sky and earth appear to meet, known as the visible horizon.
Breakdown
horizein (to bound, to limit) + -on (nominative neuter suffix), forming the noun meaning 'boundary' or 'limiting circle.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The ship appeared on the horizon like a tiny dot.”
“My cooking horizon is limited to ramen and toast.”
“New opportunities are always on the horizon for those who work hard.”
“His fashion horizon extends from black T-shirts to... darker black T-shirts.”
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