HORIZON
/həˈɹaɪzən/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of HORIZON
The visible horizontal line or point (in all directions) that appears to connect the Earth to the sky.
"A tall building was visible on the horizon."
The range or limit of one's knowledge, experience or interest; a boundary or threshold.
"Some students take a gap year after finishing high school to broaden their horizons."
The range or limit of any dimension in which one exists.
Examples of HORIZON in a Sentence
- "A tall building was visible on the horizon."
- "Some students take a gap year after finishing high school to broaden their horizons."
Word Details
Is HORIZON a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HORIZON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HORIZON earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 69 points total.
Letter Values for HORIZON
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | r | i | z | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HORIZON
43 words from the letters in HORIZON
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How to Use HORIZON in Word Games
HORIZON is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since HORIZON uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 69 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HORIZON to find 43 additional valid words.