land·scape
ˈlan(d)-ˌskāp 
often attributive
1
a
: a picture representing a view of natural inland scenery
Her hobby was painting landscapes.
b
: the art of depicting such scenery
2
a
: the landforms of a region in the aggregate
a landscape of rolling hills
b
: a portion of territory that can be viewed at one time from one place
enjoyed the landscape from the mountain's summit
c
: a particular area of activity : scene
the political landscape
her new book which charts the landscape of her life during the last ten years—
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landscaped; landscaping
: to modify or ornament (a natural landscape) by altering the plant cover
: to engage in landscape gardening
landscaper
noun
: of, relating to, or being a rectangular document or image having the horizontal dimension longer than the vertical dimension
Synonyms
Examples of landscape in a Sentence
Noun
She likes to paint landscapes.
The farm is set in a landscape of rolling hills.
He gazed out at the beautiful landscape.
Verb
A professional landscaped the yard.
an area landscaped with flowering shrubs and trees
Recent Examples on the WebKing Holder, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
Originally owned by the American landscape painter Dwight Blaney, the painting was brought by him to the United States in 1895.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
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Noun
By reframing challenges as opportunities for growth, cultivating confidence, embracing failure, and prioritizing mindfulness, up-and-coming creators and entrepreneurs can navigate the psychological landscape of social media with greater ease and enjoyment.
—King Holder, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
Originally owned by the American landscape painter Dwight Blaney, the painting was brought by him to the United States in 1895.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for landscape
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“Landscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landscape. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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landscape
1 of 2 noun
land·scape
ˈlan(d)-ˌskāp
1
: a picture of natural scenery
2
: the land that can be seen in one glance
landscape
2 of 2 verb
landscaped; landscaping
: to improve the natural beauties of a piece of land by grading, clearing, or gardening
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