landscape — all the visible features of an area of countryside or land
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: all the visible features of an area of countryside or land
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlændskeɪp/
Example Sentences
- My friend tried to landscape his garden but ended up creating a 'disaster-scape' instead.
- The business landscape is constantly evolving with new technologies.
- She loves to paint landscapes because trees don't complain about how they look.
landscape
NOUN[/ˈlændskeɪp/]
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land
The mountain landscape took everyone's breath away.
The photographer searched for the perfect landscape to capture.
They escaped to a beautiful landscape and learned to appreciate nature.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Dutch 'landschap', combining 'land' (land) and '-schap' (condition or state), borrowed into English during the 16th century when landscape painting became popular in Dutch art.
Breakdown
land (area of ground) + -scape (view or scene, from Dutch -schap meaning state/condition) = landscape
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📝Examples
“My friend tried to landscape his garden but ended up creating a 'disaster-scape' instead.”
“The business landscape is constantly evolving with new technologies.”
“She loves to paint landscapes because trees don't complain about how they look.”
“The desert landscape seemed endless under the scorching sun.”
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