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

The skyline and banking towers are what most people see first, but the real Queen City — the one that longtime residents talk about with affection — lives in its neighborhoods, its cultural institutions and even its racing heritage. —Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026

Notably, even the hotel’s most affordable rooms have at least a partial-ocean view, which blends seamlessly with the also-beautiful city skyline. —Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026

Ways to see the skyline Sydney is a city with many scenic vistas, and there are so many ways to take advantage of the views. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026

The skyline’s next major addition, 520 Fifth Avenue, looks to the Beaux-Arts style that flourished in America’s Gilded Age. —Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 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
• byline
• canine

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