Definition

A view or representation of a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean, often depicted in art or photography.

Example

The artist painted a beautiful waterscape that captured the calmness of the lake at sunset.

Conversation

I saw the most beautiful waterscape at the beach yesterday.

Really? That sounds amazing!

Yeah, the colors of the ocean were just stunning.

I can only imagine — I love a good waterscape view.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Waterscape is formed from "water" (from Old English "wæter", meaning liquid that falls as rain or flows in rivers) and "scape" (from Old English "sceap", meaning view or landscape). The word "waterscape" refers to a view or landscape that prominently features water.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' as the liquid element and 'scape' as a view — a waterscape is a view that includes water.

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