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Definition of townscape

townscape

/ˈtaʊn.skeɪp/
town · scape
Plural:townscapes
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• noun

1

The visual appearance, layout, and architectural character of a town or urban area; an urban landscape.

Example

"The historic townscape of cobblestone streets and timber-framed houses has been carefully preserved by local authorities."

2

An artistic representation, such as a painting, drawing, or photograph, depicting a town or urban scene.

Example

"The gallery's new exhibition features several 17th-century Dutch townscapes alongside traditional rural landscapes."

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• Nearby Words

townhome
townhouse
townie
townscape
townsendia
townsfolk
township

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century by blending 'town' with '-scape', patterned after 'landscape'. It gained prominence in mid-20th-century British urban planning, notably through architectural theorist Gordon Cullen's work on the visual coherence of urban environments.

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