streetscape

noun

street·​scape ˈstrēt-ˌskāp How to pronounce streetscape (audio)
1
: the appearance or view of a street
2
: a work of art depicting a view of a street

Examples of streetscape in a Sentence

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The restaurant joins an area of Naperville — one of the city’s eastern gateways — that has undergone transformation, streetscape improvements and beautification in recent years. Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025 The result is a striking architectural statement that feels both contemporary yet still connected to the streetscape around it. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 City officials note that the downtown streetscape has not significantly changed in about 35 years and some underground pipes are more than 100 years old. John Tuohy, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2025 However, as part of the La Jolla Community Foundation’s streetscape project, which plans to renovate the public spaces on Girard Avenue between Prospect and Wall streets, a select number of memorial benches is available with a $15,000 donation. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for streetscape

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of streetscape was in 1833

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“Streetscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streetscape. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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