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

Residents in southeastern districts adjacent to the facility awoke to thick columns of black smoke rising above the city skyline, while local environmental authorities advised city residents to limit time outdoors amid concerns over air quality. —Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Critics say the administration is sidestepping a law that has shaped Washington’s skyline for more than a century. —Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 19 June 2026

Whether perched high above the skyline or spread across sweeping terrain, these homes make dramatic settings and striking architecture an integral part of daily life. —Mark David, Robb Report, 18 June 2026

High floor corner rooms offer the best views of both the Chicago River and skyline, while certain lake-facing rooms provide views of Lake Michigan and Navy Pier (a highlight during summer months, when Navy Pier hosts its weekly fireworks). —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 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