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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Of course, the pair of two-bedroom penthouses offer the best of both worlds, each with a 38-foot-long infinity pool that bleeds into the seascape dotted with surfers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026 The journey crosses the Pacific to Sydney, continues through the emerald seascapes of Ha Long Bay and the temples of Angkor, then reaches India, where the palaces of Jaipur and the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal await. — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Threinen surfs and paints — seascapes, narrow streets, old buildings, festivals. — Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 Featuring seascape settings and insightful dialogue, this coastal noir tale delivers important ideas with a courageous heart. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

1
: a view of the sea
2
: a picture representing a scene at sea

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