cityscape
noun
city·scape
ˈsi-tē-ˌskāp 
1
: a city viewed as a scene
2
: an artistic representation of a city
3
: an urban environment
a cityscape cluttered with factories
Examples of cityscape in a Sentence
The cityscape is cluttered with factories.
a photographer who does mostly cityscapes
Recent Examples on the Web
Works from each of her series—from the New York cityscapes to the paintings of mountains, flowers, and bones—and are on view.
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Alexandra Malmed, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023
Style seekers should check into Canopy for ultra-modern interiors and a rooftop pool that redefines what a cityscape should be.
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sunset, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2023
Nestled at the foot of the Hollywood Hills, the property boasts panoramic views from the Hollywood sign and cityscape of downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Coast.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Sep. 2023
Celine Daemen won the grand prize of the Venice Immersive section, which honors VR and interactive works, for Songs for a Passerby, which allows users to become puppeteers of their own bodies in a melancholic journey through a cityscape.
—Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2023
Story continues below advertisement Advertisement Remnants of Baghdad’s architectural splendor are woven throughout the cityscape.
—Mustafa Salim, Washington Post, 29 June 2023
Nestled amidst the bustling cityscape, this aquatic gem invites guests to unwind in a one-of-a-kind setting, floating through a miniature Lone Star State.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s president, Félix Tshisekedi, poses with the cityscape of Kinshasa peeking out between curtains in the background.
—Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 25 Sep. 2023
Those who opt for the 1,150-square-foot, one-bedroom apartment will find floor-to-ceiling windows with cityscape views.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2023
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Alexandra Malmed, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023
Style seekers should check into Canopy for ultra-modern interiors and a rooftop pool that redefines what a cityscape should be.
—By
sunset, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2023
Nestled at the foot of the Hollywood Hills, the property boasts panoramic views from the Hollywood sign and cityscape of downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Coast.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Sep. 2023
Celine Daemen won the grand prize of the Venice Immersive section, which honors VR and interactive works, for Songs for a Passerby, which allows users to become puppeteers of their own bodies in a melancholic journey through a cityscape.
—Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2023
Story continues below advertisement Advertisement Remnants of Baghdad’s architectural splendor are woven throughout the cityscape.
—Mustafa Salim, Washington Post, 29 June 2023
Nestled amidst the bustling cityscape, this aquatic gem invites guests to unwind in a one-of-a-kind setting, floating through a miniature Lone Star State.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s president, Félix Tshisekedi, poses with the cityscape of Kinshasa peeking out between curtains in the background.
—Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 25 Sep. 2023
Those who opt for the 1,150-square-foot, one-bedroom apartment will find floor-to-ceiling windows with cityscape views.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Cityscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cityscape. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.
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