landscape
UK: ˈlændskeɪp | US: ˈlændskeɪp
n. 1. All the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.
n. 2. A picture representing a view of natural inland scenery.
vt. 3. To modify (an area of land) to make it more attractive, especially by planting trees, shrubs, or gardens.
landscape = land<ground> + scape<view>
- land: From Old English land ("ground, soil, territory"), rooted in Proto-Germanic landą. Retains its core meaning of "earth" or "territory."
- scape: Derived from Dutch schap (a suffix denoting "state" or "condition"), influenced by schappen ("to shape"). Later associated with -scape as a standalone morpheme meaning "view" or "scene."
Etymology Origin:
The word landscape emerged in the late 16th century from Dutch landschap, combining land (ground) and -schap (a suffix forming nouns of state). Initially, it referred to painted depictions of rural scenery. Over time, it expanded to describe physical terrain and the act of shaping it aesthetically. The morphemes reflect a fusion of tangible "land" and the conceptual "view," mirroring humanity’s interaction with nature.
The rolling hills and rivers create a breathtaking landscape.
She specializes in painting vibrant landscapes of the countryside.
The city plans to landscape the park with native plants.
The documentary captures the changing landscapes of coastal regions.
From the cliff, we admired the lunar-like landscape below.