landscape
noun /ˈlændskeɪp/
/ˈlændskeɪp/
Idioms - [countable, usually singular] everything you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the country
- the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape
- an urban landscape
- the bleak/barren/rugged landscape of the area
- The mountains dominate the landscape.
Synonyms countrycountry- landscape
- countryside
- terrain
- land
- scenery
- country (often the country) an area that is away from towns and cities, especially one with particular natural features:
- She lives in the country.
- an area of wooded country
- landscape everything that you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the country:
- This pattern of woods and fields is typical of the English landscape.
- countryside land outside towns and cities, with fields, woods and farms. Countryside is usually used when you are talking about the beauty or peacefulness of a country area: a little village in the French countryside.
- terrain (formal) land. Terrain is used when you are describing the natural features of an area, for example if it is rough, flat, etc: The truck bumped its way over the rough terrain.
- land (usually the land) the countryside; the way people live in the country as opposed to in towns and cities:
- Many younger people are leaving the land to find work in the cities.
- scenery the natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, especially when these are attractive to look at:
- We stopped on the mountain pass to admire the scenery.
- mountainous/mountain/wild/rugged country/landscape/countryside/terrain/scenery
- beautiful/glorious/dramatic country/landscape/countryside/scenery
- open country/landscape/countryside/terrain/land
- rolling country/landscape/countryside
- to protect the landscape/countryside/land
Wordfinder- barren
- fertile
- landscape
- lush
- mountainous
- rolling
- rugged
- undulating
- volcanic
- wooded
Extra ExamplesTopics Geographyb2- Rocks of all sizes dotted the landscape.
- The power station dominates the landscape.
- an urban landscape of factories and skyscrapers
- the dramatic landscape of the desert
- the need to conserve the rural landscape
- The landscape of this region is dominated by two large volcanoes.
- The impact of farming on the natural landscape has increased greatly.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- barren
- bleak
- desolate
- …
- conserve
- preserve
- protect
- …
- architect
- gardener
- architecture
- …
- [countable, uncountable] a painting of a view of the countryside; this style of painting
- an artist famous for his landscapes
- She specializes in landscapes.
- a landscape painter/painting
Collocations Fine artsFine artsCreating artcompare townscapeTopics Artc1- make a work of art/a drawing/a sketch/a sculpture/a statue/engravings/etchings/prints
- do an oil painting/a self-portrait/a line drawing/a rough sketch
- create a work of art/an artwork/paintings and sculptures
- produce paintings/portraits/oil sketches/his most celebrated work/a series of prints
- paint a picture/landscape/portrait/mural/in oils/in watercolours/(US English) in watercolors/on canvas
- draw a picture/a portrait/a cartoon/a sketch/a line/a figure/the human form/in charcoal/in ink
- sketch a preliminary drawing/a figure/a shape
- carve a figure/an image/a sculpture/an altarpiece/reliefs/a block of wood
- sculpt a portrait bust/a statue/an abstract figure
- etch a line/a pattern/a design/a name into the glass
- mix colours/(US English) colors/pigments/paints
- add/apply thin/thick layers of paint/colour/(US English) color/pigment
- use oil pastels/charcoal/acrylic paint/a can of spray paint
- work in bronze/ceramics/stone/oils/pastels/watercolour/a wide variety of media
- paint/depict a female figure/a biblical scene/a pastoral landscape/a domestic interior
- depict/illustrate a traditional/mythological/historical/religious theme
- create an abstract composition/a richly textured surface/a distorted perspective
- paint dark/rich/skin/flesh tones
- use broad brush strokes/loose brushwork/vibrant colours/a limited palette/simple geometric forms
- develop/adopt/paint in a stylized manner/an abstract style
- commission an altarpiece/a bronze bust of somebody/a portrait/a religious work/an artist to paint something
- frame a painting/portrait
- hang art/a picture/a painting
- display/exhibit modern art/somebody’s work/a collection/original artwork/drawings/sculptures/a piece/a painting
- be displayed/hung in a gallery/museum
- install/place a sculpture in/at/on something
- erect/unveil a bronze/marble/life-size statue
- hold/host/mount/open/curate/see an exhibition (especially British English)/(North American English usually) an exhibit
- be/go on (British English) exhibition/(North American English) exhibit
- feature/promote/showcase a conceptual artist/contemporary works
- collect African art/modern British paintings/Japanese prints
- restore/preserve a fresco/great works of art
- [countable, usually singular] the characteristic features of an area of activity
- We can expect changes in the political landscape.
- Their songs altered the landscape of popular music.
Extra Examples- The political landscape of the country has changed since unemployment rose.
- We need to adapt more rapidly to the changing economic landscape overseas.
- The magazine aims to provide a new perspective on the contemporary cultural landscape.
- [uncountable] (used especially before another noun) the way of printing a document in which the top of the page is one of the longer sides
- Select the landscape option when printing the file.
Word Originlate 16th cent. (denoting a picture of scenery): from Middle Dutch lantscap, from land ‘land’ + scap (equivalent of -ship).
Idioms
a blot on the landscape
- an object, especially an ugly building, that makes a place less beautiful
- The power station is a blot on the landscape.