landscape architect

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noun (1)

: a person who develops land for human use and enjoyment through effective placement of structures, vehicular and pedestrian ways, and plantings
landscape architecture noun

landscape architecture

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noun (2)

: the planning and design of landscape by a landscape architect

Examples of landscape architect in a Sentence

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Noun
Scott Penn, senior landscape architect for the city of Fort Worth, said a standard community center is 25,000 square feet, which does not fit the five-acre park. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026 Four Seasons tapped Greek architect Nicos Valsamakis to imbue the property with Cycladic charm across its 15 acres, with plenty of those signature white-and-blue hues throughout, alongside stone walkways and gardens courtesy of landscape architect Helli Pangalou. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 June 2026 Starting around September, Morejon said, the DDA will work with several landscape architect firms to create potential design concepts for the park and reach out to community members, civic associations and the city’s parks and recreation advisory board for feedback. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 Here, architecture firm Kroeger Intinarelli worked with landscape architect Tim Paterson to create a pool house that essentially functions as another room in the home. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for landscape architect

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1863, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1828, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of landscape architect was in 1828

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“Landscape architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landscape%20architect. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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