Skyline

Quick meaning: Skyline is a noun meaning The line that seems to be the boundary of the sky and the ground; the horizon.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. The horizontal silhouette of a city or building against the sky.
2. (journalism) A panel on the front page of a newspaper outlining some of the features to be found inside.
3. (databases) Ellipsis of skyline operator.
4. (transitive) To outline something against the sky.
5. (databases, transitive) To filter by means of the skyline operator.
6. A path of movement, especially military movement, producing a silhouette above terrain features visible from the location of likely observers.

Example Sentences

Our arrival at Worcester is heralded by the appearance of the city's cathedral tower, a solid square structure that's dominated the skyline since the 12th century.

Word Forms

• skylines
• skylining
• skylined

Synonyms for skyline

Depending on context, synonyms include horizon.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include horizon, landscape, panorama, scenery, picture, profile.

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