Definition

1. Noun:
   • The line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet: The apparent horizon, where the sky seems to touch the land or sea.
   • The outline of objects seen against the sky: The distinctive shape or profile of buildings, mountains, or other structures as seen silhouetted against the sky.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We watched the sun dip below the skyline. (This uses the first meaning, referring to the horizon.)
  • The skyline of New York City, with its famous skyscrapers, is instantly recognizable. (This uses the second meaning, referring to the outline of buildings.)

Advanced Usage

• "To dominate the skyline": To be the most prominent or tallest feature in a city's outline.
  • The new tower will dominate the city's skyline for miles around.
• "Skyline view": A view that prominently features the horizon or the outline of a city.
  • The hotel room offers a stunning skyline view of downtown.

Variants and Related Words

• Horizon (n): The line where the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet. (This is a close synonym for the first meaning of 'skyline'.)
• Silhouette (n): A dark shape and outline seen against a lighter background. (This relates to the second meaning of 'skyline'.)

Synonyms

• For the horizon meaning: horizon, apparent horizon, visible horizon.
• For the outline meaning: profile, outline, silhouette, cityscape.

Related Phrases

• "On the skyline": Visible as part of the outline against the sky.
  • A lone tree stood on the skyline.
• "To pierce the skyline": To rise sharply and break the line of the horizon or the existing outline.
  • The church spire pierces the otherwise flat skyline.

Noun

1. the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
2. the outline of objects seen against the sky