Definition of 'silhouette'. silhouette. A silhouette is the solid dark shape that you see when someone or something has a bright light or pale background behind them. The silhouette of something is the outline that it has, which often helps you to recognize it. ...the distinctive silhouette of his ears. [+ of] The shirt's ideal worn loose over leggings or tuck it in for a streamlined silhouette.
As a rule, sheet sizes are (for fitted sheets) as follows: 1  39 inches (99 centimeters) wide by 75 inches (191 centimeters) long for a twin sheet; 2  54 inches (137 centimeters) wide by 75 inches (191 centimeters) long for a double sheet;  59 inches (150 centimeters) by 79 inches (201 centimeters) for queen size beds;
Standard twin beds, also known as singles, hold mattresses that measure 39 inches wide by 75 inches long. Extra-long twins are 5 inches longer. Small children will fit this size of bed perfectly, but twin beds can accommodate adults, as well.