Theskyline is the line or shape that is formed where the sky meets buildings or the land.
The village church dominates the skyline.
skyline in British English
(ˈskaɪˌlaɪn)
noun
1.
the line at which the earth and sky appear to meet; horizon
2.
the outline of buildings, mountains, trees, etc, seen against the sky
skyline in American English
(ˈskaɪˌlaɪn)
noun
1.
the line along which the sky seems to touch the earth; visible horizon
2.
the outline, as of a city, seen against the sky
Examples of 'skyline' in a sentence
skyline
On a clear day there are great views of the city skyline.
The Sun (2016)
From our balcony on the creek we watched the city skyline change.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The rooms keep it contemporary and have great views of the skyline.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The tower will change the skyline.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
From a distance, the skyline is dotted with cranes.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
That tennis's skyline has changed is without doubt.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It's difficult to get enough of that iconic skyline.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Then you catch a view on the skyline of a low swell, with wide and unencumbered contours.
Richard Fortey THE EARTH: An Intimate History (2004)
All the properties will overlook some greenery, and a number of flats look over the main house and the panoramic city skyline behind it.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The rooftop terrace bar and restaurant have sweeping views of the city 's skyline and the Bosphorus.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Can you recommend a good-value bar with skyline views in Manhattan?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
As the scene brightens, the Manhattan skyline comes into view.
Christianity Today (2000)
Another scene, showing a plane flying towards the camera against a city skyline, was less successfully reproduced.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
You can see the city skyline as soon as you step through the front door, and the only two rooms without floor-to-ceiling windows are the ensuite bathrooms.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
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British English: skyline NOUN
The skyline is the line or shape that is formed where the sky meets buildings or the land.