skyline

noun

sky·​line ˈskī-ˌlīn 

1

: the apparent juncture of earth and sky : horizon

2

: an outline (as of buildings or a mountain range) against the background of the sky

Examples of skyline in a Sentence

the New York City skyline

Recent Examples on the Web

From its iconic skyline featuring the CN Tower to its significant financial, cultural and sporting influence, Toronto is one of North America’s most dynamic urban centers. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

On Friday afternoon a small plane appeared to evade some of the world’s strictest aviation controls and slam into the tallest skyscraper in Beijing, the 109-story CITIC Tower that dominates the city’s skyline, killing the pilot and injuring 13 other people. — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

The space will offer indoor and outdoor patio seating along Wacker Drive, showcasing sweeping views of the river and city skyline. — Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 26 June 2026

The Queen City has plenty of sky-high spots for sipping, snacking and soaking up some skyline. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for skyline

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bloodline
• bovine
• brucine
• byline

Kids Definition

skyline

noun

sky·​line -ˌlīn 

1

: the line where earth and sky or water and sky seem to meet : horizon

2

: an outline (as of buildings or mountains) against the sky