streetscape

noun

street·​scape ˈstrēt-ˌskāp How to pronounce streetscape (audio)
1
: the appearance or view of a street
2
: a work of art depicting a view of a street

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Balconies are used judiciously to break the overall mass into three separate volumes along the streetscape while differently colored brick gives each piece its own identity. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Wexford is known for polished streetscapes and a sense of order — but not every home can comfortably host large gatherings. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Some of Columbus’ most notable landmarks are woven right into the downtown streetscape. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 Mana has also been a key player in the Flagler streetscape plan, which the city and the DDA launched after brick-paver sidewalks installed under a previous beautification scheme in 2004 began to prematurely crack and fade. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for streetscape

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of streetscape was in 1833

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“Streetscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streetscape. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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