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

Because early photography required long exposure times—in this case, the camera was trained on the street for about seven minutes— the bustling cityscape appears, at first glance, to be devoid of people. —Alexey Yurenev, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026

Historic façades sit comfortably alongside sleek modern buildings, creating a cityscape that feels both timeless and current. —Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026

Back in the 9th district, resident Katherine laments changes to the Parisian cityscape, particularly in Place de Dublin, near her home. —Lisa Courbebaisse, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026

Start your day with a latte from Reckon Coffee bar, grab a midday bite at Loom, and toast to the skyline from Hightales Rooftop Bar, where the views of Macon’s cityscape pull you into its story. —Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 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