skyline
UK: ˈskaɪlaɪn | US: ˈskaɪlaɪn
n. the outline of land or buildings against the sky, especially in a city
n. the horizon or the line where the sky appears to meet the earth
n. (figuratively) a distinctive or prominent feature of a landscape or cityscape
The word "skyline" combines "sky," derived from Old Norse "ský" (cloud), and "line," from Latin "linea" (a thread or stroke). It emerged in the early 19th century to describe the visible boundary where the sky meets land or structures. The term later evolved to emphasize urban silhouettes, reflecting human-made landscapes.
The New York skyline is iconic, with the Empire State Building standing tall.
From the hilltop, we admired the skyline of the distant mountains.
The sunset painted the skyline in shades of orange and pink.
Architects designed the tower to enhance the city's skyline.
Fog obscured the skyline, making the buildings barely visible.