Horizon — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /hə-ˈrī-zᵊn/ ho·ri·zon

Meaning & Definition of Horizon

Horizon (noun)

  1. the line where the earth seems to meet the sky, the apparent junction of earth and sky
  2. 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
  3. range of perception or experience

Horizon (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the space surrounding the earth

    "They saw some birds just on the horizon."

    "The couple drove off towards the horizon."

    similar: skyline, midair, blue, firmament, heaven(s), high, sky, welkin

  2. an area of influence, knowledge, or understanding

    "She wanted to expand her horizons so she went back to school."

    similar: purview, ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confines, dimension(s), extent, range, reach, realm, scope, sweep, width, frontier, panorama, bailiwick, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, field, province, region, specialty, sphere, terrain

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Horizon

The most common words with a similar meaning to Horizon:

skyline, midair, blue, firmament, heaven(s), high, sky, welkin, purview, ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confines, dimension(s), extent, range, reach, realm, scope, sweep, width, frontier, panorama, bailiwick, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, field, province, region, specialty, sphere, terrain

Word Forms of Horizon

Derived words: horizonal (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Horizon

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

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Horizon

Words & Phrases Containing Horizon

A horizon, artificial horizon, B horizon, C horizon, event horizon, gyro horizon, cloud on the horizon, on the horizon, the horizon

Frequently Asked Questions about Horizon

What does "Horizon" mean?

"Horizon" means the line where the earth seems to meet the sky, the apparent junction of earth and sky. As a noun, it is defined as: the line where the earth seems to meet the sky, the apparent junction of earth and sky. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Horizon"?

Other words for "Horizon" include skyline, midair, blue, firmament, heaven(s), high, sky and welkin. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Horizon" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Horizon"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Horizon". Common alternatives include skyline, midair, blue, firmament, heaven(s), high, sky, welkin, purview and ambit.

How do you use "Horizon" in a sentence?

Examples of "Horizon" in a sentence: "They saw some birds just on the horizon."; "The couple drove off towards the horizon."; "She wanted to expand her horizons so she went back to school.".

Is "Horizon" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Horizon" is a noun.

Is "Horizon" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Horizon" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Horizon"?

"Horizon" is pronounced /hə-ˈrī-zᵊn/ and divided into syllables as ho·ri·zon.

What is the origin of the word "Horizon"?

"Horizon" comes from 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.