First Known Use: 1598
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1landscape
noun, land·scape often attributive \ˈlan(d)-ˌskāp\
: a picture that shows a natural scene of land or the countryside
: an area of land that has a particular quality or appearance
: a particular area of activity
Full Definition of LANDSCAPE
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a : a picture representing a view of natural inland scenery b : the art of depicting such scenery
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Origin of LANDSCAPE
Dutch landschap, from land + -schap -ship
Related to LANDSCAPE
- Synonyms
- chorography, geomorphology, geography, terrain, topography
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2landscape
verb
: to make changes to improve the appearance of (an area of land)
land·scapedland·scap·ing
Full Definition of LANDSCAPE
transitive verb
: to modify or ornament (a natural landscape) by altering the plant cover
intransitive verb
: to engage in landscape gardening
— land·scap·er noun
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First Known Use of LANDSCAPE
1914
3landscape
adjective
Definition of LANDSCAPE
: of, relating to, or being a document having the horizontal dimension longer than the vertical dimension
First Known Use of LANDSCAPE
1932
LANDSCAPE[1] Defined for Kids
1landscape
noun land·scape \ˈland-ˌskāp\
Definition of LANDSCAPE for Kids
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: a picture of natural scenery <He enjoys painting landscapes.>
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: the land that can be seen in one glance <We gazed out at the peaceful landscape.>
2landscape
verb
land·scapedland·scap·ing
Definition of LANDSCAPE for Kids
: to improve the natural beauty of a piece of land <The yard was landscaped with flowering plants.>
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