Meaning & use
horizon
The line where the earth's surface appears to meet the sky, as seen from a distance.
See it in a sentence
We watched the sun sink slowly below the horizon over the calm ocean.
Traveling abroad broadened her horizons and changed how she saw her own country.
A note on using this word
In the plural, 'horizons' is commonly used figuratively to mean the limits of a person's knowledge, experience, or opportunities.
Words with a similar meaning
skyline
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