skyline
word
Definition
The outline or shape made by a city's buildings or natural features against the sky, especially when viewed from a distance.
Usage & Nuances
'Skyline' is most often used for cities, especially ones with tall buildings. Common collocations: 'city skyline', 'famous skyline'. Not used for rural or natural landscapes without man-made features.
Spanish: horizonte urbano - silueta de la ciudadPortuguese (BR): linha do horizonte - silhueta urbanaPortuguese (PT): linha do horizonte - silhueta urbanaChinese (Simplified): 天际线Chinese (Traditional): 天際線Hindi: आकाशरेखा (शहर की)Arabic: أفق المدينة
Example Sentences
The skyline of New York is very famous.
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You can see the skyline from this rooftop.
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The mountains form a beautiful skyline at sunset.
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The city’s skyline looks amazing at night when all the lights are on.
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Photographers love to capture the city’s skyline during sunrise.
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After the new skyscraper was finished, the skyline changed completely.
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