land·scape
ˈlan(d)-ˌskāp 
often attributive
1
a
: a picture representing a view of natural inland scenery
Her hobby was painting landscapes.
b
: the art of depicting such scenery
2
a
: the landforms of a region in the aggregate
a landscape of rolling hills
b
: a portion of territory that can be viewed at one time from one place
enjoyed the landscape from the mountain's summit
c
: a particular area of activity : scene
the political landscape
her new book which charts the landscape of her life during the last ten years—
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landscaped; landscaping
: to modify or ornament (a natural landscape) by altering the plant cover
: to engage in landscape gardening
landscaper
noun
: of, relating to, or being a rectangular document or image having the horizontal dimension longer than the vertical dimension
Synonyms
Examples of landscape in a Sentence
Noun
She likes to paint landscapes.
The farm is set in a landscape of rolling hills.
He gazed out at the beautiful landscape.
Verb
A professional landscaped the yard.
an area landscaped with flowering shrubs and trees
Recent Examples on the WebSamantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2024
Infant mortality rates returned to a normal range a year after the 2022 ruling, which may suggest fewer people were willing to become pregnant in response to the newly restrictive landscape.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024
It is complemented by modern amenities, fine dining experiences, an intimate spa, expansive and meticulously landscaped lawns and gardens, and endless views of the Renaissance city and its most prominent landmarks.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Caribbean contributions to the American cultural landscape go too often overlooked.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2024
Infant mortality rates returned to a normal range a year after the 2022 ruling, which may suggest fewer people were willing to become pregnant in response to the newly restrictive landscape.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
Over the course of its history, the VMAs have remained a cornerstone of the music awards landscape despite drastic changes in the music, video and broadcast landscapes.
—NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024
It is complemented by modern amenities, fine dining experiences, an intimate spa, expansive and meticulously landscaped lawns and gardens, and endless views of the Renaissance city and its most prominent landmarks.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Landscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landscape. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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landscape
1 of 3 noun
land·scape
ˈlan(d)-ˌskāp
1
: a picture of natural scenery
2
: the land that can be seen in one glance
landscape
2 of 3 verb
landscaped; landscaping
: to improve the natural beauties of a piece of land by grading, clearing, or gardening
landscape
3 of 3 adjective
: of, relating to, or being a rectangular document or image having a horizontal dimension longer than the vertical dimension compare {dxt}portrait{/dxt}
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