horizon
Definition
- n. the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
- n. the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
- n. a specific layer or stratum of soil or subsoil in a vertical cross section of land
- n. the great circle on the celestial sphere whose plane passes through the sensible horizon and the center of the Earth
Word forms
- Plural
- horizons
Example sentences
n.
As the sun set, the horizon turned a beautiful shade of orange.