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cityscape Definition

☆ city·scape (sit′ē skāp′)

noun

  1. a pictorial view, as a painting or photograph, of a city or section of one
  2. a view of a city as from an aircraft or skyscraper, or of city buildings silhouetted against the horizon
  3. a city scene with typical elements

Etymology: city + -scape

cityscape Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • surround: The sills of the glazing are low, enabling people sitting on sofas or chairs to enjoy uninterrupted views of the surrounding cityscape.
  • create: To add to its ancient attractions, it is creating futuristic cityscapes in great cities such as Shanghai.
  • transform: Billions of pounds of new investment have been pumped into the city's economy, transforming the cityscape.
  • draw: Basically this involves a lot of running around the poorly drawn cityscape gunning down or beating up various members of the populace.
  • dominate: Enjoy a panoramic view of the city where the cathedral dome dominates the cityscape.
  • include: The work is a loose collection of images that include cityscapes, landscapes and images from weddings to peoples ' pets.

Adjective modifier

  • modern: Amid the noisy, bustling, modern cityscape there are still glimpses of the country's past in traditional dress and temples.
  • urban: The content of Kirchner's work subsequently shifted from a focus upon rustic idylls toward urban cityscapes.
  • 3d: At last, Linux users can explore the globe and zoom into many 3D cityscapes.
  • dramatic: One of the world's most dramatic cityscapes is only the start of the story.
  • futuristic: To add to its ancient attractions, it is creating futuristic cityscapes in great cities such as Shanghai.

Modifies a noun

  • view: Balconies have views of the Dock and River Thames and the penthouses have roof garden terraces with cityscape views.
  • panorama: The aim of the Saturday workshop was to create a 40 ft cityscape panorama, based on the urban environment and journeys through it.
  • photo: I continued my photo walk along Corporation Street to the Manchester Wheel and took high level cityscape photos at dusk.
  • installation: FAMILY DAY: BIG DRAW Creative Cityscapes Saturday 14 October, 11am to 4pm Build a cityscape installation that will develop during the day.

Noun used with modifier

  • Dresden: Weather in Dresden: Gloriously clear blue skies, bright sunshine and a superb sunset over the Dresden cityscape.
  • night: It's a helicopter shot of a building set in a night cityscape with elaborate rooftop lighting and activity.