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
Examples of landscape in a Sentence
Noun (1)
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
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
The variety landscape was reshaped this year.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
Some of the features include a multi-use trail, landscaped seating areas, California native trees and plants.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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Noun
Insider tip Yunnan and Kunming are known for their flowers, both wild and cultivated, so the hotel’s floral arrangements and garden landscapes are particularly beautiful.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
The variety landscape was reshaped this year.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Verb
Prioritize irrigation installation before landscaping to save costs, protect plants, and ensure long-term yard health.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
Some of the features include a multi-use trail, landscaped seating areas, California native trees and plants.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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“Landscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landscape. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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landscape
1 of 3 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 3 verb
landscaped; landscaping
: to improve the natural beauties of a piece of land by grading, clearing, or gardening
landscape
3 of 3 adjective
: of, relating to, or being a rectangular document or image having a horizontal dimension longer than the vertical dimension compare {dxt}portrait{/dxt}
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