word
silhouette
sil-oo-ET
ˌsɪluˈɛtListen
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Syllable breakdown
silhouette
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Dictionary meaning
The outline or shape of a garment; the dark shape of something against a lighter background.
History and origin
French — named after Étienne de Silhouette (1709–67), a French politician known for frugality.
Examples
- The A-line silhouette flatters almost every figure.
Common mispronunciations
SIL-oo-etsil-OO-ay
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