1.NounAn illustrated outline filled in with a solid color(s), usually only black, and intended to represent the shape of an object without revealing any other visual details; a similar appearance produced when the object being viewed is situated in relative darkness with brighter lighting behind it; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
"I could see a silhouette of a figure looking out from the window, but I couldn't tell if it was a man or a woman."
2.NounThe outline of a garment as it appears on the wearer.
"A-line is a classic silhouette for dresses and skirts."
3.VerbTo represent by a silhouette; to project upon a background, so as to be like a silhouette.