Definitions

1. noun

The outline or shape of a person or object, especially when viewed against a light source.

“The Eiffel Tower’s silhouette stood out against the Parisian sky.”

2. noun

A person’s profile or outline, especially as it appears in a photograph or painting.

“The artist captured the subject’s silhouette with remarkable accuracy.”

3. verb

To outline or shape something so that it stands out against a light source.

“The designer silhouetted the building with a clever use of lighting.”

4. noun

A group of people or objects with a particular shape or outline, often used to describe a crowd or mass.

“The parade was made up of a colorful silhouette of people and floats.”