noun

landscape

/ˈlændskeɪp/ · say it: LAND·skaep

a work depicting natural scenery

In more detail

1. (noun) a large area of land that you can see from one place, especially in relation to its appearance or natural features

2. (noun) a painting, drawing, or photograph of scenery

3. (verb) to change the appearance of land by planting trees, flowers, or altering the ground

Examples

1. The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its rolling hills and forests.
2. She hung a beautiful landscape painting of the countryside on her living room wall.
3. They hired a company to landscape their backyard with new plants and a small pond.

How to use landscape

As a noun, landscape refers to visible natural or semi-natural scenery and is commonly used in both literal (describing geographical areas) and figurative contexts (such as 'the political landscape'). As a verb, it means to modify outdoor areas for aesthetic or practical purposes, typically through horticultural means. The term is neutral and appears across formal, academic, and everyday contexts.

Common phrases

landscape painting
urban landscape
political landscape
mountain landscape
landscape architect
landscape design

Synonyms

scenery · terrain · vista · panorama · view

Word family

landscaper (noun) · landscaping (noun) · landscaped (adjective)

A common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse 'landscape' (noun: scenery; verb: to modify grounds) with 'landscaper' (noun: the person who does landscaping work). Also, the verb 'landscape' is sometimes used incorrectly to mean simply 'to look at scenery' rather than 'to design or alter land.'

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