landscaper
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of landscaper
Explanation
A landscaper is someone who designs a garden, yard, patio, or another outdoor space. If your new house is surrounded by dirt, you might want to hire a landscaper to help you choose some pretty plants for your front yard. The job of a landscaper can range from planning an enormous urban park, choosing shade-loving plants for a homeowner, or designing a school playground. Generally, any large outdoor project involving plants requires a landscaper. An experienced landscaper knows how to grade the soil, plan for weather, and lay out a garden that will both look attractive and provide usable space. This word comes from Middle Dutch roots, land, "land," and scap, "condition."
Example Sentences
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A year ago, Pineda was stopped by ICE officers on his way to work in East Boston as a landscaper.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The landscaper, Christy Webber & Co., accused Deere of unfairly restricting what owners or independent mechanics can fix on the company’s machines.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Menchaca, a landscaper, had landed in the middle of a traffic jam sparked by Los Angeles’ latest referendum on itself.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Unlike my friends, I have never had a housekeeper or landscaper.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
A landscaper found her in a tree trunk.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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