Definition of Landscape
Landscape
land·scape
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the distinctive natural features of an area, such as landforms and vegetation, contained in a single view and often considered in terms of their aesthetic beauty;
e.g. We stood at the edge of the cliff and looked at the landscape of the valley below.
(noun)
a photograph or painting that depicts a view of some natural scenery, especially of an inland location such as the countryside;
e.g. There was a beautiful landscape framed and hung on the wall.
(noun)
the features or characteristics that are distinctive to a particular scene or area of activity;
e.g. The new students attended a workshop outlining the landscape of the academic discipline they were joining.
(noun)
a format or orientation of printed material in which the length (horizontal edge) is greater than the width (vertical edge);
e.g. The certificate was printed in landscape format.
(verb)
to alter the existing design of an area of ground/land, especially by adding, removing, and/or replacing the vegetation and decorative features;
e.g. A company was hired to landscape the garden and make it more aesthetically appealing.
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