landscape architect

noun

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

Examples of landscape architect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Kent never took any classes and never hired a landscape architect or designer. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026 All that culminated in Tuesday’s city commission meeting where landscape architect Michael Gehart, the vice president of design firm EDSA, presented the latest proposal for the park. Amanda Rosa may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026 Ayers says local landscape architect Roger Dorer of Bremec Group planted over 20,000 trees at Playmore, creating a leafy barrier between it and the rest of the Kirtland. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 May 2026 In 2004, Pennsylvania Avenue at Lafayette Park was transformed by the landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh into a lively pedestrian plaza where tourists mingled with protesters. Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for landscape architect

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of landscape architect was in 1863

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Landscape architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landscape%20architect. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster