Synonyms

cityscape

American

[sit-ee-skeyp] / ˈsɪt iˌskeɪp /

noun

a view of a city, especially a large urban center.

The cityscape is impressive as one approaches New York from the sea.
a picture representing such a view.
the characteristic appearance of a city.

She has been documenting changes in the cityscape for 20 years.

cityscape British

/ ˈsɪtɪskeɪp /

noun

an urban landscape; view of a city

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Etymology

Origin of cityscape

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; city + -scape

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cityscape

noun

noun

Etymology

Origin of cityscape

Vocabulary lists containing cityscape

Visual Arts - High School

Visual Arts - Middle School

Essential Question Vocabulary (Unit 5)

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