landscape

1 of 3

noun

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

—Elizabeth Mavor

3

obsolete : vista, prospect

landscape

2 of 3

verb

landscaped; landscaping

transitive verb

: to modify or ornament (a natural landscape) by altering the plant cover

intransitive verb

: to engage in landscape gardening

landscaper noun

landscape

3 of 3

adjective

: of, relating to, or being a rectangular document or image having the horizontal dimension longer than the vertical dimension

Synonyms

Noun

• chorography
• geography
• geomorphology
• terrain
• topography

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 Web

Noun

What Happens Next The accusations and their fallout could shape the Republican primary landscape in South Carolina. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025

As a result, the legal landscape surrounding copyright and AI is in flux. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025

Verb

And to your point the threat landscape it as active and dynamic as ever. —CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025

The grounds are meticulously landscaped and ready for hosting gatherings or just relaxing by the pool, spa, next to the fireplace and in the outdoor kitchen. —David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun, Verb, and Adjective

Dutch landschap, from land + -schap -ship

First Known Use

Noun

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1914, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Adjective

1932, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing landscape

• landscape architect
• landscape gardener

Kids Definition

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}