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

Nearly 300 people are reportedly still missing amid the blaze, which sent smoke billowing across the Hong Kong skyline throughout the evening, with crew reportedly battling the blaze throughout most of Wednesday and into the night. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025

But with the Derpy Tiger balloon, its magical presence brought a vibrant mix of myth, music and cultural artistry to the Parade, introducing fans to a fantastical new hero in New York’s holiday skyline. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025

Much of the town’s skyline had transformed from rooftops and leafy trees to smoldering rubble and stand-alone chimneys. —Cheri Mossburg, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025

Select suites boast 180-degree views across the Paris skyline, with the Eiffel Tower framed like a living postcard. —Sucheta Rawal, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 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