silhouette

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 [C,U] the dark outline or shape of a person or an object that you see against a light background: the silhouette of chimneys and towers * The mountains stood out in silhouette. * The trees were black silhouettes against the pale sky. 2 [C] the shape of a person's body or of an object: The dress is fitted to give you a flattering silhouette. 3 [C] a picture that shows sb/sth as a black shape against a light background, especially one that shows the side view of a person's face verb [VN] [usuallypassive] ~ sb/sth (against sth) to make sth appear as a silhouette: A figure stood in the doorway, silhouetted against the light. * The castle was silhouetted against the sky.