Silhouette (noun)

1. An outline of a person or object, typically filled in with a solid color, as seen against a light background.
2. A representation of a person or object in the form of a silhouette.

Origin:

From the french word "silhouette", which itself was named after étienne de silhouette, a french finance minister, who, in the 18th century, was known for creating profile portraits by cutting paper silhouettes.

Examples:

1. The silhouette of the mountain range was breathtaking at sunset.
2. The artist created a silhouette of the couple to commemorate their wedding day.
3. The dancers' silhouettes were projected onto the wall.
4. The silhouette of the two-story building was visible from a distance.
5. The silhouette of the man was clearly visible through the window.