Cityscape: meaning, definitions and examples

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cityscape

 

[ ˈsɪt.i.skeɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

urban skyline view

Cityscape refers to the visual appearance of a city, including its buildings, landmarks, and overall layout. It captures the essence of an urban environment and often showcases the unique architecture and character of a particular city. Cityscapes are commonly depicted in art, photography, and postcards.

Synonyms

city view, skyline, urban landscape

Examples of usage

  • The cityscape of New York City is iconic, with skyscrapers dominating the skyline.
  • From the hilltop, we had a breathtaking view of the cityscape below.
  • The artist painted a vibrant cityscape with bustling streets and colorful buildings.

Translations

Translations of the word "cityscape" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paisagem urbana

🇮🇳 शहर की दृश्यावली

🇩🇪 Stadtlandschaft

🇮🇩 pemandangan kota

🇺🇦 міський пейзаж

🇵🇱 krajobraz miejski

🇯🇵 都市景観

🇫🇷 paysage urbain

🇪🇸 paisaje urbano

🇹🇷 şehir manzarası

🇰🇷 도시 풍경

🇸🇦 المنظر الحضري

🇨🇿 městská krajina

🇸🇰 mestská krajina

🇨🇳 城市景观

🇸🇮 mestna krajina

🇮🇸 borgarlandslag

🇰🇿 қалалық пейзаж

🇬🇪 ქალაქის პეიზაჟი

🇦🇿 şəhər mənzərəsi

🇲🇽 paisaje urbano

Word origin

The term 'cityscape' originated in the early 20th century as a combination of 'city' and 'landscape'. It gained popularity in the art world as artists began to focus on urban scenes and architectural details. Cityscapes became a popular subject for painters and photographers, capturing the essence of modern urban life.

See also: city.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,480 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.