The little park provides a tranquil refuge so uncharacteristic of the urban streetscape
Word origin
[1920–25; street + -scape]This word is first recorded in the period 1920–25. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Unknown Soldier, checkout, montage, tie-in, zipper-scape is a combining form extracted from landscape, denoting “an extensive view, scenery,” or “a picture or representation” of sucha view, as specified by the initial element. Other words that use the affix -scape include: cityscape, moonscape, seascape
Examples of 'streetscape' in a sentence
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As the sunlight from the cab window flickers strobily on Patrick's anxious face Patrick surveys the streetscape.
Sean Thomas THE CHEEK PERFORATION DANCE (2002)
The second issue is that of changing the streetscape.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
But it has to do this in an ancient streetscape.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The city attempts to provide some streetscape and public-realm improvements.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Stainless-steel window frames jut out, reflecting the streetscape and sky.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The familiar, unaltering streetscape induces a comforting feeling of permanence.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Water, the driving force of nature, should again be part of our streetscape.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This is a much more elegant solution to the problem, being a welcome addition to the streetscape.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The city was unrecognisable from the family photo album, where tall trees peppered the streetscape with tropical greenery.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
But we can provide the infrastructure for community with a strong streetscape, and beautiful places to walk in and to.
Globe and Mail (2003)
They are tailored, refined of line, soft of material, doffing their cap to tradition, cutting a dash on the streetscape.