B2adjectivescienceacademic
US/ˌhɔːr.əˈzɑːn.təl/
UK/ˌhɒr.ɪˈzɒn.təl/
flat and level, going from side to side rather than up and down
In context
Draw a horizontal line across the page, then mark the dates below it.
The shelves are horizontal, so the books will not slide off.
The graph shows time on the horizontal axis and sales on the vertical one.
Words that go with horizontal
adjective + noun
- horizontal lineCut along the horizontal line.
- horizontal axisTime is shown on the horizontal axis.
- horizontal stripesShe wore a shirt with horizontal stripes.
- horizontal surfacePlace the device on a horizontal surface.
- horizontal positionKeep the board in a horizontal position.
- horizontal barHe hung from the horizontal bar.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a horizon lineCorrect: a horizontal line