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

In a report submitted to the city by FSMY Architects + Planners, the design firm describes the tower as creating a distinctive silhouette within the downtown skyline. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Article continues below this ad The scenic overlook, which rises above Lake Austin, attracts visitors looking for views of the lake, surrounding hills and downtown skyline. — Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026

Featuring four bedrooms and breathtaking views of the NYC skyline. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026

Charlotte’s skyline is getting a new addition this week as Huntington National Bank begins installing its name atop an uptown tower. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 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