horizon

Definition

  • noun: the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky
  • noun: the apparent junction of earth and sky
  • synonyms: circle, sky line, verge

Examples

  • These discoveries have opened up new 'horizons' in the field of cancer research.

  • The only 'cloud on the horizon' for the team is the age of its key players.

  • Scientists believe that a major breakthrough is 'on the horizon'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Grandma, she's here. - What? - Susie. Susie's in the in-between. I was in the blue horizon, between heaven and Earth. and every night, I dreamed the same dream. The sound of my heart beating, like a hammer against cloth. (..)
    2009 The Lovely Bones