1
: a peduncle arising at or beneath the surface of the ground in an acaulescent plant (such as the tulip)
broadly
: a flower stalk
2
: the shaft of an animal part (such as an antenna or feather)
: a view or picture of a scene
—usually used in combination
cityscape
Examples of scape in a Sentence
Verb
the queen has vowed that none of the traitors shall scape the gallows, be their station ever so high
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Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Although the club was in 17th place at that stage, the situation was far from terminal, especially given that Cooper had survived similar scapes before.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The evening kicked off with cocktails by the fire and a fondue station before the crowd took their seats at a table that had been lushly scaped with pomegranates, grapes, pears, and berries to create a festive atmosphere.
—Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
In fact, some of the most intimidating environments set the scene for a scape that's become his signature style.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Although the club was in 17th place at that stage, the situation was far from terminal, especially given that Cooper had survived similar scapes before.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Scape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scape. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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