Landscape: meaning, definitions and examples

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landscape

 

[ หˆlรฆnd.skeษชp ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

beautiful natural scenery

Landscape refers to the visible features of an area of land, especially when they are considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal. It includes physical elements such as mountains, hills, rivers, lakes, and forests, as well as human-made structures like buildings and roads.

Synonyms

panorama, scenery, view.

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Word Description / Examples
landscape

Used when describing the overall appearance and features of an area of land, particularly in artistic or photographic contexts.

  • The artist painted the landscape with exceptional detail
  • The landscape of the countryside is breathtaking
scenery

Commonly used to describe the natural features of an area that are visually attractive. Often used in travel and tourist contexts.

  • We enjoyed the beautiful scenery during our hike in the mountains
  • The scenery along the coast is truly stunning
view

Refers to what can be seen from a particular place, often emphasizing the perspective or scene visible from a specific point.

  • The view from the hotel balcony is amazing
  • I love the view of the sunset over the ocean
panorama

Refers to an extensive and unbroken view of a wide area, often used when describing visuals that include everything visible from a particular vantage point.

  • From the top of the tower, there is a stunning panorama of the entire city
  • The movie offers a wide panorama of historical events

Examples of usage

  • The landscape of the countryside was breathtaking with its rolling hills and lush greenery.
  • She painted a stunning landscape of a tranquil lake surrounded by colorful autumn trees.
Context #2 | Verb

to change the appearance of an area of land

To landscape means to improve the aesthetic appearance of a piece of land by altering its contours, adding ornamental features, planting trees and flowers, and so on. It is often done to enhance the beauty of a garden, park, or outdoor space.

Synonyms

beautify, design, embellish.

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landscape

Duplicate word; see the first entry for applicable context and examples.

beautify

Appropriate when talking about making a place more beautiful, often in terms of cleaning, decorating, or adding ornamental features. Can be used for both indoor and outdoor spaces.

  • Volunteers gathered to beautify the community center.
  • We decided to beautify our living room with new furniture.
design

Used when focusing on planning and creating a layout or structure, often related to both architecture and aesthetic purposes. Applicable to both interiors and exteriors.

  • The architect will design the new city square.
  • She loves to design modern, minimalist interiors.
embellish

Typically refers to adding decorative elements to make something more attractive, often used in a positive sense but can imply overdoing or adding unnecessary details.

  • They decided to embellish the wedding venue with flowers and ribbons.
  • He likes to embellish his stories to make them more interesting.

Examples of usage

  • They hired a professional landscaper to landscape their backyard and create a relaxing oasis.
  • The city council decided to landscape the public square to make it more inviting for residents and visitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "landscape" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paisagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคฆเฅƒเคถเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Landschaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemandangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะนะทะฐะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krajobraz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ขจๆ™ฏ (ใตใ†ใ‘ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paysage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paisaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท manzara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’๊ฒฝ (punggyeong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุธุฑ ุทุจูŠุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krajina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krajina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃŽๆ™ฏ (fฤ“ngjวng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pokrajina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ landslag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะฝะดัˆะฐั„ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒœแƒ“แƒจแƒแƒคแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ landลŸaft

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paisaje

Etymology

The word 'landscape' originated from the Dutch word 'landschap', which referred to a painting representing natural scenery. It entered the English language in the 16th century. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not just visual representations but also the actual physical features of land. The concept of landscape has played a significant role in art, literature, and environmental studies, reflecting humanity's relationship with the natural world.

See also: inland, land, landfill, landform, landholder, landing, landline, landlocked, landlord, landmark, landmarks, landmass, Landowner, landowners, landscaper, landscaping, upland.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,609, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.