skyline

[US]/ˈskaɪlaɪn/
[UK]/ˈskaɪlaɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the outline of a city or building seen against the sky.

Phrases & Collocations

city skyline

urban skyline

Example Sentences

the skyline of the city.

The skyline is easily discernible even at a distance of several miles.

discriminable faults; a skyline that was discriminable even through smog.

Everything happened at once. The view of the skyline is at once awesome, grand, and disappointing.

In Dongguan's "Sweater Town," where blocks upon blocks of knitting factories form a squat skyline, streets are emptier these days, says a factory boss.

The city skyline was illuminated by the setting sun.

Tourists gathered to admire the breathtaking skyline of the metropolis.

The skyline of New York City is iconic and instantly recognizable.

The skyline of Shanghai is a blend of modern skyscrapers and traditional architecture.

The airplane flew over the city, offering a bird's eye view of the skyline below.

The skyline at night sparkled with a myriad of colorful lights from the buildings.

The artist painted a beautiful sunset behind the city skyline.

The skyline of the seaside town was dotted with quaint cottages and lighthouses.

The photographer captured the sunrise over the mountain skyline in stunning detail.

The skyline of the futuristic city was dominated by towering glass skyscrapers.

Real-world Examples

A single huge chimney dominated the distant skyline.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

In some ways, Pyongyang resembles many other cities, has an increasingly modern skyline.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

They were trying to see the city skyline from above.

Source: VOA Special English: World

Every night Hong Kong's iconic skyline stars in its own show.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

And then there's the Seattle skyline in the background with the Space Needle.

Source: VOA Standard English Entertainment

Then viewers see the New York City skyline or the top of a rainforest.

Source: VOA Slow English - America

Modern skyscrapers dominate the city's skyline, but it also has verdant parks and gardens.

Source: Travel around the world

The Promenade offers stunning views of the city skyline and the Marina Bay Sands.

Source: Travel around the world

Whole skylines, including Dallas's, went dark to conserve power.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

This abundance of multinationals has transformed the skyline and 21 skyscrapers have been built since 2005.

Source: National Day Special | Chinese Power

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