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Definition of landscape

landscape

/ˈlænd.skeɪp/
land · scape

Plural:landscapes
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Past Simple:landscaped
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Past Participle:landscaped
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Present Participle:landscaping
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landscape Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

All the visible features of an area of countryside or land, including physical landforms, vegetation, and human-made elements.

Example

"The rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands attracts thousands of hikers and photographers each year."


2

The distinctive features, overarching structure, or current situation of a particular sphere of activity, industry, or subject.

Example

"The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the global business landscape."


3

A painting, photograph, or other work of art that depicts natural scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests.

Example

"The museum features an impressive collection of 19th-century French landscapes."

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• verb

1

To modify or improve the aesthetic appearance of a piece of land by altering its natural contours, planting trees and shrubs, or adding ornamental features.

Example

"They hired a contractor to landscape the backyard with drought-resistant plants and stone pathways."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: from Dutch 'landschap', derived from 'land' (land) combined with the suffix '-schap' (equivalent to the English suffix '-ship'). It was originally introduced into English as a technical term for painters depicting rural scenery.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Landscape. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/landscape
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