landscape

/ˈlændskeɪp/
noun
  1. An area of land that you can see, especially one that is beautiful or interesting to look at.
    • The landscape of the desert was vast and empty.
    • The artist painted a winter landscape with snow-covered trees.
    • We stopped the car to admire the beautiful mountain landscape.
  2. The general situation or environment in a particular area of activity.
    • New technology is reshaping the business landscape.
    • The political landscape changed dramatically after the election.
    • The media landscape is very different from what it was twenty years ago.
verb
  1. To improve the appearance of an area of land by changing its design, adding plants, etc.
    • We spent the weekend landscaping the front garden.
    • They hired a professional to landscape their backyard.
    • The city plans to landscape the park next spring.
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