Definition

A view or representation of a city, often showing its buildings and streets as a scene.

Example

The artist created a beautiful cityscape that captured the essence of the bustling downtown area.

Conversation

Have you seen the new cityscape mural downtown?

Yeah, it’s really impressive!

I love how it captures the essence of the city.

Absolutely, it makes you appreciate our urban environment even more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cityscape → It is formed from "city" (from Old French *cite*, meaning a large town) and "scape" (from Old English *sceap*, meaning view or scene). The word "cityscape" refers to a view or scene of a city.

Memory Tip

Imagine looking at a beautiful view of a large town — that's what a cityscape is, combining the idea of a 'city' with a 'scene'.

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