skyline

noun

sky·​line ˈskī-ˌlīn How to pronounce skyline (audio)
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
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Where is the best view of the New York skyline? To get the best view of the New York City skyline, get out of Manhattan. Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024 Per city officials, the palace stands as an icon of Abu Dhabi’s skyline with a design exquisitely crafted to pay tribute to its Arabian heritage and artistry. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024 Each spans the full width of the tower, providing unobstructed views of the Dubai skyline and indoor-outdoor living. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024 Four bedrooms and four full baths spread across its two levels next to stunning vistas of the Big Apple skyline and beyond. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for skyline 

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of skyline was in 1815

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“Skyline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyline. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

skyline

noun
sky·​line -ˌlīn How to pronounce skyline (audio)
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

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