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

Well, in 2026 the Hunter's Moon certainly succeeded in captivating the imagination and attention of photographers, who snapped the lunar disk alongside magnificent natural vistas, glowing cityscapes and ancient wonders. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Shot primarily at night, Fallen Angels is all neon cityscapes, midnight noodle cafes, and delirious wide-angle shots, all tied together with a frantic trip-hop soundtrack. — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Green spaces integrated into the cityscape, multicultural communities and vibrant urban life are among the prominent features of the city. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Unlike many downtown hotels housed in historic buildings, Denū Hotel & Spa is an entirely new addition to Phoenix’s growing cityscape. — Staff Author updated, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cityscape

• agape
• escape
• landscape
• lenape
• reshape
• seascape
• soundscape
• ape
• cape
• crape
• crepe
• drape