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

Baccarat chandeliers add a touch of drama, while 270-degree views stretch from the sunrise over the Atlantic to the sun setting behind the Miami skyline. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025

The inseparable pair enjoy a diner breakfast, read together in the park, and at the end, post up on the shores of Lake Michigan to enjoy the Chicago skyline, and then take a dip together. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025

The fifth floor also will extend into several VIP lounges and a private terrace overlooking the downtown Beijing skyline, adding a refined touch to the retail experience. —Denni Hu, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025

The film opens with a panoramic shot of the Phoenix skyline, where the historic Hotel San Carlos can be briefly seen as the camera pans across downtown. —Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025

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