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 The miniature shows the ride snaking around the Disneyland Monorail, and reveals a landscape that will fully transform the look and tone of California Adventure. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Genuine hazard Even modest hardware impacts permanently alter the lunar landscape, said Sladen. — Leonard David, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026 While the mines themselves trample landscapes, the mercury used in the process is poisoning communities. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Trillions of dollars are being spent globally on new initiatives, and the competitive landscape is being turned on its head. — Gina Mastantuono, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for landscape
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landscape
  1. geography
  2. topography
  3. terrain
Noun
  • The mountain's unusual biodiversity is partly thanks to geography.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Somaliland has the geography, the stability and the will to work closely with Washington — and will continue to do so.
    — Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of geography
Noun
  • Hawaii’s intense topography can induce heavy localized flooding events as air is forced up the mountain slopes.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • These included lattices, curved structures, and surfaces capable of changing their topography.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of topography
Noun
  • Every time a gear turns, a pump lifts water, or a road survives difficult terrain, part of that ancient engineering legacy continues to work.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The students needed enough solar power to move Stella Juva through challenging terrain while also supporting the medical equipment inside.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of terrain

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“Landscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landscape. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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