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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This contemporary haven features more than over 180 rooms, each with private balconies showcasing the Manhattan skyline. Malik Peay, USA Today, 24 May 2025 The space will be open by appointment for one year and boasts a view overlooking the Hudson River, Brooklyn and Manhattan skyline. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2025 The passage of the 1965 preservation law enshrined memory as a public good, but the midtown and lower Manhattan skylines were being hurriedly redrawn at the same time. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 May 2025 Speaking of Dallas, Charles Edward Cochran also points to our skyline, which hasn’t changed substantially in many years. Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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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