landscape

noun

ˈlan(d)-ˌskāp How to pronounce landscape (audio)
Definition of landscapenext
as in geography
the physical features of a region as a whole radar images that map the lunar landscape

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Recent Examples of landscape Surrounded by the healing landscape of the Sonoran Desert, the luxe getaway has welcomed travelers seeking to put aside digital overload and other overwhelming stimuli in order to reconnect with the best versions of themselves. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 As temperatures rise, ice melts, permafrost thaws and the landscape shifts. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 The country's landscape has long been a draw for tourists, with more than a million people visiting the country annually in recent years. — CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 The woods and landscapes around him have gradually found their way into his paintings. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for landscape
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landscape
  1. geography
  2. topography
  3. terrain
Noun
  • The books’ capacious geography felt like a girlish form of manifest destiny.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The geography dispute is a sideshow to the broader trade dispute.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of geography
Noun
  • This is a sophisticated, adaptive, three-chamber air suspension system that continuously adjusts to road topography and driving style.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • With rugged topography, Ely is a playground for outdoor recreation.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of topography
Noun
  • Wildfires have never burned as much French terrain in a year, none bigger than the one that incinerated much of Le Porge.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Because of the challenging terrain, the bridges are designed to be constructed without heavy machinery.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of terrain

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“Landscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landscape. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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