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

Phase two of the project could include more residences and mixed-use development while prioritizing concerns around traffic, preserving greenspace, and maintaining views of the city’s skyline and the beach, Blakley said. —Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024

Throughout its storied existence, serving as everything from a family home to Civil War Barracks to a learning lab, The Harvey has stood as a prominent feature of New Bern's award-winning skyline. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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