landscape
gb/lˈændskˌeɪp/ us/lˈændskˌeɪp/
A2
English
~ 2400
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
visible area of land
A large area of land you can see at one time, especially how it looks.
Usage pattern:
a [adjective] landscape
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'landscape' with 'landmark', but 'landscape' refers to scenery, not a specific object or building.
Synonyms
scenery (Often used for beautiful or natural views, especially in travel contexts.)
Antonyms
seascape (Refers to a view of the sea instead of land.)
Collocations
natural landscape
|urban landscape
|mountain landscape
|desert landscape
|changing landscape
Themes
geography
|nature
|travel
Examples
- The valley's landscape was dotted with small villages.
- From the hilltop, the landscape stretched for miles.
- The desert landscape was harsh but beautiful.
- Tourists come here to photograph the dramatic mountain landscape.
- Urban development has changed the landscape over the past decade.
Learner examples
- We saw a beautiful landscape from the top of the hill.
- The landscape is full of green trees.
- This country has many different landscapes.
- I like to take photos of the landscape.
- The landscape near my home is flat.
Noun
B1
property
2
horizontal page orientation
When something like a page or photo is wider than it is tall.
Usage pattern:
in [landscape] format
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'landscape' with 'scenery' and may not realize it can also mean a page layout style.
Synonyms
horizontal format (More technical term, used in design and printing.)
Antonyms
portrait (The opposite page orientation, taller than wide.)
Collocations
landscape mode
|landscape orientation
|switch to landscape
Themes
technology
|design
|communication
Examples
- Set the printer to landscape before printing the chart.
- The photo looks better in landscape orientation.
- Rotate your phone to view the video in landscape mode.
Learner examples
- Please print the paper in landscape.
- My phone screen is in landscape now.
- The picture is in landscape format.
- We turned the camera to landscape.
- This table fits better in landscape.
Noun
B2
entity
3
general situation or setting
The general situation or environment in a certain area of life or work.
Usage pattern:
the [political/financial/etc.] landscape
Common mistake:
Learners may think this sense only refers to actual land, but here it is figurative for conditions in an area of life.
Synonyms
environment (Broader and more general; not limited to physical surroundings.)
Antonyms
status quo (Refers to the unchanged current state, while 'landscape' often implies notable features or changes.)
Collocations
political landscape
|economic landscape
|competitive landscape
Themes
business
|politics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The political landscape has shifted dramatically over the past decade.
- Technological advances are reshaping the business landscape.
- We must adapt to the changing economic landscape.
Learner examples
- The political landscape is different now.
- The company works in a competitive landscape.
- The economic landscape is changing fast.
- We study the business landscape before starting work.
- Technology changes the work landscape.
Verb
B1
action
4
improve land appearance with plants/designs
To make land look more beautiful by planting trees, flowers, or changing its shape.
Usage pattern:
to landscape [a garden/yard/park]
Common mistake:
Sometimes learners confuse 'landscape' as a verb with 'paint a landscape', but here it means physically changing real land, not painting it.
Synonyms
beautify (More general term for making something look better; not limited to land.)
Antonyms
neglect (To fail to care for or improve land, resulting in poor condition.)
Collocations
landscape a garden
|professionally landscaped
|landscape design
Themes
gardening
|construction
|housing
|nature
Examples
- They landscaped the backyard with new flower beds and a fountain.
- The park was landscaped to include walking paths and ponds.
- We hired a company to landscape our front yard.
Learner examples
- We will landscape our garden this year.
- They landscaped the park with many trees.
- My parents landscaped the yard last summer.
- We want to landscape our front yard.
- He landscaped his home garden.
Grammar
Dictionary form
landscape
IPA
GB/lˈændskˌeɪp/
US/lˈændskˌeɪp/
Syllables & stress
land - scape (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (land)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: landscape
- Plural: landscape, landscapes
Verb
- Base: landscape
- 3rd Person Singular: landscapes
- Present Participle: landscaping
- Past: landscaped
Word family
Forms
landscapes
noun
landscaping
verb
landscaped
verb
Related words
landscaper
noun
Expressions
change the landscape
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ ðə lˈændskˌeɪp/
fixed phrase
significantly alter situation or appearance
To make big changes to how something looks or works.
Examples
- The internet has changed the media landscape forever.
- New laws could change the business landscape in this country.
digital landscape
1/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl lˈændskˌeɪp/
fixed phrase
overall digital environment and trends
The way technology and online media look and work today.
Examples
- Social media has transformed the digital landscape over the last decade.
- Companies must adapt to the shifting digital landscape.
urban landscape
1/ˈɚbən lˈændskˌeɪp/
fixed phrase
view and features of a city area
How a city looks, including buildings, streets, and parks.
Examples
- Skyscrapers dominate the urban landscape of downtown New York.
- Public art has become an important part of the urban landscape.
political landscape
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl lˈændskˌeɪp/
fixed phrase
Current state of politics
The way politics look at a certain time, including the parties and issues.
Examples
- The political landscape has changed dramatically in recent years.
- Recent events have altered the political landscape significantly.
- New parties have entered the political landscape.
- The election could change the political landscape for years to come.