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Definition silhouette in British English

silhouette noun

[countable] noun
/ˌsɪluˈet/
1

the dark shape or shadow of something, especially something that you cannot see clearly

Example

The silhouette of a bird crossed the night sky.

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2

an image or drawing showing only the shape of something

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2.1

the shape of a piece of clothing

Example

Most designers have chosen a narrower silhouette this year.

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Definition silhouette in British English