skyline

[skahy-lahyn]

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.

verb (used with object)

skylined, skylining 

1. to outline (something) against the sky.

skyline

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of skyline¹

First recorded in 1855–60; sky + line ¹

Example Sentences

The 7.6-acre compound along Central Avenue that would contain apartments, offices, shops and restaurants in 10 distinct buildings of various sizes that would change the city skyline.

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The result is what the listing description hailed as a “truly exceptional home” that features 11 rooms in total across two floors and offers “breathtaking views” of Central Park and the New York City skyline.

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At the top, about 40 feet up a steep, grassy hill, the skyline of the French Quarter unfurls into clear view over the river.

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At night, the neon skyline lights up like a scene from “Blade Runner.”

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He encouraged everyone to turn toward the New York skyline and said, “Look at the city we can’t afford to live in.”

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Related Words

• horizon