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

Examples of landscape architect in a Sentence

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The landscape architects, Andropogon Associates, with offices in Philly, have developed a landscape including pedestrian accessibility and greater biodiversity. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 When planning the grounds of our 2025 Idea House near Charlottesville, Virginia, our landscape architect was quick to note that their design is something that, while lovely now, would only grow more beautiful and full with time. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025 With the help of landscape architect George Burnap, Wilson leaned into a symmetrical design and centered the garden around roses for the first time. Kyler Alvord, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025 It was built by Neff in 1970 with gardens by the late landscape architect Thomas Church and offers spectacular vistas of both the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 July 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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