horizontal

adjective
UK: /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntl/
US: /ˌhɔːrɪˈzɑːntl/

  1. Parallel to the ground or to the horizon; level.

    1. The picture is horizontal.
    2. The builders made sure the surface was perfectly horizontal before continuing.

  2. Measured or operating from side to side.

    1. The horizontal distance was about ten feet.
    2. The design features bold horizontal stripes across the entire width of the fabric.

Synonyms

level flat even lateral
horizontal noun

  1. A horizontal line, plane, or position.

    1. The boat disappeared over the horizontal.
    2. The architect emphasized the horizontal in the building's design to create a sense of spaciousness.
horizontal adverb

  1. In a horizontal direction or position.

    1. Lay the patient horizontal.
    2. The flag was waving horizontally in the strong breeze.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "horizontal" in English means: Parallel to the ground or to the horizon; level., Measured or operating from side to side..

The phonetic transcription of "horizontal" is /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntl/ in British English and /ˌhɔːrɪˈzɑːntl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "horizontal": level, flat, even, lateral.

Example usage of "horizontal": "The picture is horizontal.". More examples on the page.