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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Like the Streets of Old Milwaukee, the new Milwaukee Revealed gallery will be a walk-through city streetscape with homes, storefronts and other businesses lining the streets. Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Rea said he has been encouraged by the developer’s reponse to city requests and concerns, such as finishing streetscapes in front of the complex prior to operation of the streetcar. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025 On Beach Boulevard, the city touts that removing the overhead power lines not only helps reliability, but also improves the visual streetscape. Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025 Look no further than a mini streetscape in Ann Morrison Park. Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for streetscape

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 11 Sep. 2025.

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