B1nounnaturetravel
US/həˈraɪ.zən/
UK/həˈraɪ.zən/
the line far away where the sky seems to meet the land or the sea
In context
We sat on the beach and watched the sun sink below the horizon.
With exams on the horizon, the library is full every evening.
Working in another country really broadened my horizons.
Words that go with horizon
verb + noun
- broaden your horizonsTravelling alone is a great way to broaden your horizons.
- expand your horizonsReading books from other cultures can expand your horizons.
- scan the horizonThe captain scanned the horizon for any sign of land.
adjective + noun
- distant horizonMountains rose against the distant horizon.
- new horizonsLearning English opened up new horizons for her career.
noun + noun
- time horizonInvestors with a long time horizon can afford to take more risks.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Travelling helps me broaden my horizon.Correct: Travelling helps me broaden my horizons.