land·scape
ˈlan(d)-ˌskāp 
often attributive
1
a
: a picture representing a view of natural inland scenery
Her hobby was painting landscapes.
b
: the art of depicting such scenery
2
a
: the landforms of a region in the aggregate
a landscape of rolling hills
b
: a portion of territory that can be viewed at one time from one place
enjoyed the landscape from the mountain's summit
c
: a particular area of activity : scene
the political landscape
her new book which charts the landscape of her life during the last ten years—
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landscaped; landscaping
: to modify or ornament (a natural landscape) by altering the plant cover
: to engage in landscape gardening
landscaper
noun
: of, relating to, or being a rectangular document or image having the horizontal dimension longer than the vertical dimension
Synonyms
Examples of landscape in a Sentence
Noun
She likes to paint landscapes.
The farm is set in a landscape of rolling hills.
He gazed out at the beautiful landscape.
Verb
A professional landscaped the yard.
an area landscaped with flowering shrubs and trees
Recent Examples on the WebKing Holder, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
Originally owned by the American landscape painter Dwight Blaney, the painting was brought by him to the United States in 1895.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
The Gaels were a relic to a time before Name, Image and Likeness endorsement deals and players hopping from team to team became a reality, a changing landscape their coach has had a hard time embracing.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
Towards the middle section of the image the landscape changes somewhat, with large roundish and oval swirls creating an effect reminiscent of marble.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Apr. 2024
But voters will also have a chance this year to shake up the local political landscape in Puerto Rico—and its relationship to the United States.
—TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
Banks has watched the landscape of KC comedy steadily change throughout the years.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Some of the walls were found close to foundations and by marks found on the ground, according to the release, meaning there may have been signage to help travelers navigate the stone labyrinth through the landscape.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Raghavan underscored the importance of Google’s reputation amid the changing tech landscape.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
And what was the film studies landscape like at the time?
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
The bar has a sizeable back patio that will be landscaped and ready to go as soon as possible.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2024
Similar plantings and color stories are then extended out from the border plants—a perfect example of how the use of containers to continue landscaping into smaller areas such as patios, tabletops, and corners is the perfect solution when in-ground plantings are not possible.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Feb. 2024
Just outside the family room, there’s a deck with an outdoor fireplace, and beyond that, a grassy, simply landscaped yard with a swimming pool.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
California is facing lots of changes and difficult decisions, from how to provide homes for the unhoused to how people lucky enough to have homes can sustainably landscape their yards.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024
Cover any nearby plants or landscaping with a tarp for protection.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
The front and rear yards are neatly landscaped with grass.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2024
Noun
By reframing challenges as opportunities for growth, cultivating confidence, embracing failure, and prioritizing mindfulness, up-and-coming creators and entrepreneurs can navigate the psychological landscape of social media with greater ease and enjoyment.
—King Holder, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
Originally owned by the American landscape painter Dwight Blaney, the painting was brought by him to the United States in 1895.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
The Gaels were a relic to a time before Name, Image and Likeness endorsement deals and players hopping from team to team became a reality, a changing landscape their coach has had a hard time embracing.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
Towards the middle section of the image the landscape changes somewhat, with large roundish and oval swirls creating an effect reminiscent of marble.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Apr. 2024
But voters will also have a chance this year to shake up the local political landscape in Puerto Rico—and its relationship to the United States.
—TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
Banks has watched the landscape of KC comedy steadily change throughout the years.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Some of the walls were found close to foundations and by marks found on the ground, according to the release, meaning there may have been signage to help travelers navigate the stone labyrinth through the landscape.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Raghavan underscored the importance of Google’s reputation amid the changing tech landscape.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
Verb
Activities and Experiences The beating heart of the resort is the pool area, which is landscaped with olive trees and faces the beach.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
And what was the film studies landscape like at the time?
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
The bar has a sizeable back patio that will be landscaped and ready to go as soon as possible.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2024
Similar plantings and color stories are then extended out from the border plants—a perfect example of how the use of containers to continue landscaping into smaller areas such as patios, tabletops, and corners is the perfect solution when in-ground plantings are not possible.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Feb. 2024
Just outside the family room, there’s a deck with an outdoor fireplace, and beyond that, a grassy, simply landscaped yard with a swimming pool.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
California is facing lots of changes and difficult decisions, from how to provide homes for the unhoused to how people lucky enough to have homes can sustainably landscape their yards.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024
Cover any nearby plants or landscaping with a tarp for protection.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
The front and rear yards are neatly landscaped with grass.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2024
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“Landscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landscape. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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landscape
1 of 2 noun
land·scape
ˈlan(d)-ˌskāp
1
: a picture of natural scenery
2
: the land that can be seen in one glance
landscape
2 of 2 verb
landscaped; landscaping
: to improve the natural beauties of a piece of land by grading, clearing, or gardening
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