landscape architect

noun

: a person who develops land for human use and enjoyment through effective placement of structures, vehicular and pedestrian ways, and plantings
landscape architecture noun

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The sellers’ love of the natural environment and gardening led them to tap a number of landscape architects from around the country, including Tom and Kirsten Beeby, Deborah Nevins, Frank Mariani, Craig Bergmann, and P. Clifford Miller. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024 However, Alison King, a landscape architect engaged by the AELTC, stated that the most mature trees would be preserved while only 300 out of 1,000 trees would be removed, and with most of those being of a lower-grade category. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Local landscape architect Gary Mitchell of Agricultural Services created a rose garden around it. Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025 Yet, much of the city’s gray infrastructure meant to channel excess water during storms is only built for 5-year rain events, says landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom. Natalie Donback, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for landscape architect 

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of landscape architect was in 1863

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“Landscape architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landscape%20architect. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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