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
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While the concert series runs all year long, there’s a special anticipation for the month of June, which brings about Black Music Month, a special celebration and tribute to the Black musicians who have helped shape the landscape of Black music today.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 May 2024
Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 15 May 2024
The loan covers plumbing and electrical upgrades, roofing, HVAC systems and even landscaping.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 13 May 2024
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Noun
Villa amenities include mowing and lawn care, snow removal, roof and gutter repair and replacement, exterior paint, and landscape maintenance.
—Weichert Realtors® Welch & Company, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2024
While the concert series runs all year long, there’s a special anticipation for the month of June, which brings about Black Music Month, a special celebration and tribute to the Black musicians who have helped shape the landscape of Black music today.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 May 2024
Verb
Karol-Chik, Kwak and Koenig threw landscaping rocks from Karol-Chik’s moving Chevrolet Silverado, targeting drivers of oncoming moving vehicles, the defense said in Wednesday’s hearing.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 15 May 2024
The loan covers plumbing and electrical upgrades, roofing, HVAC systems and even landscaping.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 13 May 2024
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“Landscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landscape. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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landscape
1 of 3 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 3 verb
landscaped; landscaping
: to improve the natural beauties of a piece of land by grading, clearing, or gardening
landscape
3 of 3 adjective
: of, relating to, or being a rectangular document or image having a horizontal dimension longer than the vertical dimension compare {dxt}portrait{/dxt}
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