Horizon
/həˈraɪ.zən/noun
The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.
Did you know?The term 'horizon' traces back to the Greek word for 'boundary', hinting at the ancient belief that it marked the edge of the known world, a magical divide between realms.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ὁρίζων (horízōn)
“Defining or bounding; setting limits.”
Late Latin
Latin
horizon
“The boundary or limit of the sky and earth.”
Middle English
Middle English
orizon
“The visual boundary where earth meets sky.”
Modern English
English
horizon
“The line that separates the earth from the sky.”