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

Their sets feature cool jumps, monstrous obstacles and cityscapes that expand on the iconic orange track, and each is aimed at inspiring creativity and imaginative play. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Here's a selection of spectacular photos of the July Buck Moon 2026 captured alongside gorgeous natural landscapes, terrifying wildfires and stunning cityscapes from around the world. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 July 2026

Broad windows fill the space with daylight, while the citizens’ balcony overlooks the surrounding cityscape. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Yes Tennessee Nashville Tennessee cityscape on the Cumberland River at night. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 July 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