1
: the appearance or view of a street
2
: a work of art depicting a view of a street

Examples of streetscape in a Sentence

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One would prioritize completion of downtown streetscape projects before the deck is built in 2031 and 2032. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 In the nine days since riots erupted in cities across France, thousands of merchants have also boarded up their storefronts, radically altering the Paris streetscape. — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 These boutiques offer distinct expressions of each house, while their facades contribute to a streetscape with an individual character. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Cue an enthralling chase sequence, doubling back through those higgledy-piggledy Portland streetscapes, toward the woods — the impenetrable thickets and thorns of which magically part in her presence. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for streetscape

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of streetscape was in 1833

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“Streetscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streetscape. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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