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 site’s deals hub is filled with tons of great finds, from the world-famous Lego flowers to model city skylines and Star Wars builds. —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024

There’s even a private terrace with sun loungers that offer a different vantage point of the city skyline. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024

The home, which offers more privacy than some of its neighbors, is perched on a rare vantage point with panoramic views of the downtown skyline and the four mountains that ring the city: Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Rainier. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024

The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami Soak in the sights of the Miami skyline, Biscayne Bay and Coral Gables from your private balcony at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami. —Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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