skyline

American  

[skahy-lahyn] / ˈskaɪˌlaɪn /

noun

1. the boundary line between earth and sky; the apparent horizon.

   A sail appeared against the skyline.

2. the outline of something, as the buildings of a city, against the sky.

   the New York skyline.

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verb (used with object)

skylined, skylining

1. to outline (something) against the sky.

skyline British  

/ ˈskaɪˌlaɪn /

noun

1. the line at which the earth and sky appear to meet; horizon

2. the outline of buildings, mountains, trees, etc, seen against the sky

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Etymology

Origin of skyline

First recorded in 1855–60; sky + line ¹

Example Sentences

Los Angeles doesn’t have the most majestic skyline, but it’s so picturesque in that moment.

From Los Angeles Times

Joshua and Paul were filmed racing speedboats along the Miami River on Sunday, laughing and waving as the skyline slid past behind them.

From BBC

Soon I’d be stretching my legs at the Art Institute of Chicago, walking Millennium Park and along the Chicago River, checking out the skyline from Navy Pier.

From Los Angeles Times

Residents said they launched Hope Moor Wind Farm Action Group to "save the wildlife corridor and protect the skyline" from the green energy development.

From BBC

At the edge of Doha, a new grey-blue building rises like a drawing on its skyline, its shimmering tiles shifting with the sun and casting geometric shadows.

From BBC

Related Words

• horizon