Refers to the dark shape or outline of a person or object seen against a lighter background. Used in everyday contexts as well as art and design.
from French
Her silhouette against the setting sun was beautiful.
This logo is based on the silhouette of a bird.
You can see the silhouette of a tree outside the window.
The silhouette of the mountain emerged against the sunset.
The illustrator drew the figure as a silhouette.
Backlit, his figure became a silhouette.