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

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It was designed by local treasure Ken Schuette, a landscape architect and professor emeritus of Purdue University. Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 The property also boasts Mediterranean olive groves and fragrant native plants designed by landscape architect Erik Dhont. India Brown, Robb Report, 23 July 2025 Walk off all that cheese in Brooklyn Bridge Park, designed by star landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh. Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 17 July 2025 What’s the difference between a landscape architect and a landscape designer? Lexi Dwyer, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for landscape architect

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of landscape architect was in 1863

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“Landscape architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landscape%20architect. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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