silhouette (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪl.u.et/
Definition
The dark shape and outline of a person, animal, or object seen against a lighter background, especially in dim light.
Examples
The setting sun cast a long silhouette of the tree onto the lawn.
She admired the elegant silhouette of the dancer against the stage lights.
From the train window, I saw the silhouette of a castle on the hill.
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