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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

silhouettes

/ˌsɪloʊˈɛtiz/ noun · British & US
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What does silhouettes mean?

noun

The dark shape of a person or object against a brighter background, or a design that consists of such shapes. A person or thing that is seen against a brighter background, especially a person seen against the sky.

Example

"The silhouettes of the trees against the sunset were breathtaking."

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