seascape

noun

sea·​scape ˈsē-ˌskāp How to pronounce seascape (audio)
1
: a view of the sea
2
: a picture representing a scene at sea

Examples of seascape in a Sentence

an artist known for her seascapes
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My personal highlight was the day spent cruising Glacier Bay National Park, where the pristine land and seascapes look like a frosty wonderland. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 Initially, Olivera had but a tiny corner in which to make his big paintings of dramatic, fantastical seascapes. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 Now, the Aussie influence is clear in the light and bright interiors of their contemporary renovation, with large photographs of Connemara land and seascapes rooting things back to the west of Ireland. Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026 Discover the spectacular seascapes and storied history of the Tohoku coast by hiking the Michinoku Coastal Trail. Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seascape

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of seascape was in 1792

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“Seascape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seascape. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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seascape

noun
sea·​scape ˈsē-ˌskāp How to pronounce seascape (audio)
1
: a view of the sea
2
: a picture representing a scene at sea

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