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cityscape

American  
[sit-ee-skayp] / ˈsɪt iˌskeɪp /

noun

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

    The cityscape is impressive as one approaches New York from the sea.

  2. a picture representing such a view.

  3. the characteristic appearance of a city.

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


cityscape British  
/ ˈsɪtɪskeɪp /

noun

  1. an urban landscape; view of a city

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of cityscape

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


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The ballroom project, along with the helipad being constructed on the South Lawn, are just part of the president's wider effort to transform Washington's cityscape.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Mr. Gallo’s design for this is evocative, but a backdrop depicting a cityscape looms behind it, detracting from the play’s intimacy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026

When I asked why Sarah thinks she’s reaching fewer customers, she actually pointed her finger toward the marquee additions to the Vegas cityscape.

From Slate ● Nov. 18, 2025

They’re surrounded by the glow of the downtown Glendale cityscape — in view are tree-lined streets, handsome civic architecture and an Eiffel Tower-esque structure.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025

She flicks off a piece of ash, she looks out over the cityscape.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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