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

Stunning cityscapes and the cheers of the crowd will propel you towards a memorable finish at the Texas State Capitol on Congress Ave. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Starting at 16mm (the same view as a 24mm full-frame lens) adds some versatility for landscapes, cityscapes, and architectural photography. —PC Magazine, 23 June 2025

Colorado’s best rooftops beckon you to sip cocktails during golden hour and enjoy the gorgeous sightlines of the Rocky Mountains, cityscapes, and other panoramas. —Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 23 June 2025

Double Standard, the ground-floor bar, is a go-to for late-night drinks and a hip crowd, while the rooftop draws a steady stream of creatives with its panoramic cityscapes and lighthearted cocktails (in keeping with its stateside locations). —Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2025

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