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

Here’s where to catch the skyline, the sunset, and one more round before the autumn breeze rolls in. — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

In addition to attracting participants from nearly every state, the course gives runners views of the city’s waterfront, skyline and surrounding neighborhoods. — Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

The granite spires of the Salt Lake Temple dominate the Salt Lake City skyline as an enduring part of the city’s pioneer history. — William Jones, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Adjacent to the pool and up a set of stairs, the brilliant, elusive, and unusual space offers an even better view of the city skyline, and becomes dimly-lit as the night comes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 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