Landscape Definition & Meaning

landscape
noun
  1. an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
  2. painting depicting an expanse of natural scenery
  3. a genre of art dealing with the depiction of natural scenery
  4. an extensive mental viewpoint; "the political landscape looks bleak without a change of administration"; "we changed the landscape for solving the problem of payroll inequity"
verb
  1. embellish with plants; "Let's landscape the yard"
  2. do landscape gardening; "My sons landscapes for corporations and earns a good living"

"Landscape" in song lyrics

See how landscape is used in real songs:

  • "I was walking through a pinball tilt built landscape"
    Aesop Rock — Coma
  • "A mirror face to face, surveying my landscape"
    Afu-Ra — Readjustment
  • "Then you gon' need a suit, coffin and some landscape"
    Big Pokey f/ Chris Ward, D-1 — Mobb Niggaz

Usage tips for "landscape"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "landscape" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for landscape to find words that pair well.

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