streetscape

noun

street·​scape ˈstrēt-ˌskāp 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Cue an enthralling chase sequence, doubling back through those higgledy-piggledy Portland streetscapes, toward the woods — the impenetrable thickets and thorns of which magically part in her presence. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Mana envisions a walkable and vibrant neighborhood, with streetscapes lined with neighborhood restaurants, cafes, galleries and shops. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

The truck was operated by a concrete supplier working on the ongoing streetscape project along Oak Park Avenue and was traveling from the job site when the crash occurred. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

American elms once defined New England streetscapes and floodplains; researchers say restoring disease-tolerant trees could bolster climate resilience by soaking up floodwaters and stabilizing vulnerable river systems. — Amanda Swinhart, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for streetscape

• agape
• escape
• landscape
• lenape
• reshape
• seascape
• soundscape
• ape
• cape
• crape
• crepe
• drape