cityscape
|cit-y-scape|
/ˈsɪtiˌskeɪp/
urban view
Etymology
'cityscape' originates from the combination of 'city' and 'landscape', where 'city' refers to an urban area and 'landscape' refers to a view or scenery.
'cityscape' was formed by combining the words 'city' and 'landscape' in the 20th century to describe urban views.
Initially, it meant 'a view of a city', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a visual representation of a city or urban area, often in the form of a painting or photograph.
The artist captured the vibrant cityscape in his painting.
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Noun 2
the overall appearance or view of a city, including its buildings, streets, and open spaces.
The new skyscraper changed the cityscape dramatically.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35