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

But unbeknown to them, a little-known developer was readying a proposal that could transform the Marina’s skyline.

From The Wall Street Journal

But now the luxury French brand is entering a very different kind of race – not on the track, but in the skyline.

From BBC

The future of the Chrysler Building, a unique monument to art deco architecture on the Manhattan skyline, remains in limbo as it awaits a possible sale.

From Barron's

Baldy is instantly recognizable as the backdrop to the Los Angeles skyline.

From Los Angeles Times

But instead of nuclear orange, the skyline looks dark, with just a taste of citrus disappearing on the horizon.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• horizon