B2nounurban
US/ˈskaɪ.laɪn/
UK/ˈskaɪ.laɪn/
the shape that buildings or hills make against the sky, especially in a city
In context
From the hotel balcony you can see the whole city skyline.
New towers have changed the skyline of the old harbor district.
The brochure shows a photo of the skyline at sunset.
Words that go with skyline
noun + noun
- city skylineThe city skyline looks beautiful at night.
- skyline viewThe room has a stunning skyline view.
verb + noun
- dominate the skylineThe new tower dominates the skyline.
- change the skylineTall buildings have changed the skyline.
noun + preposition
- against the skylineThe cranes stood out against the skyline.
adjective + noun
- famous skylineNew York has a famous skyline.