1. dark shapes or outlines of objects seen against a lighter background
Usage: plural of silhouette

1. shows or causes to appear as a dark shape against a lighter background
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• The mountain silhouettes stood out against the sunset sky.
• We could see the silhouettes of birds flying overhead.
• The photographer captured beautiful silhouettes of the dancers.
• The lighthouse silhouettes the rocky coastline at dawn.
• Tree silhouettes created dramatic shadows on the wall.
• The building silhouettes the smaller houses behind it.