noun / verb
landscape
The visible features of an area, or to arrange its outdoor features.
Rolling hills and open fields dominate the landscape around our town.
Etymology
The Dutch word names a region and its representation in painting. English extended it to the visible scene itself and later to arranging outdoor features.
More examples
- The train passes through rocky landscapes and dense forests.
- We plan to landscape the yard with native plants.
- They landscaped the grounds around the new library.
Forms
landscape · landscapes · landscaped · landscaping
landscaper noun — Someone who designs, plants, and maintains outdoor areas.
Similar words
- scenery
- Emphasizes an area's visual appearance, especially its natural beauty.
- terrain
- Emphasizes the ground's physical shape rather than its overall appearance.