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skyline

noun · verb

Simple meaning

The outline of objects seen against the sky.

Pronunciation

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skylyn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈskaɪlaɪn

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Definition

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noun

  1. The outline of objects seen against the sky

  2. The line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

  3. The line that seems to be the boundary of the sky and the ground; the horizon.

  4. The horizontal silhouette of a city or building against the sky.

verb

  1. transitive

    To outline something against the sky.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: The outline of objects seen against the sky

Used this way, skyline is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use skyline

  • “The city skyline looked beautiful at sunset from the top of the hill.”noun

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Line

york skyline

Horizontal

city skylinemanhattan skylinechicago skyline

Other combinations

skyline drivedowntown skylineskyline traildistant skyline

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