Streetscape

Pronunciation: /striːtskeɪp/

Definitions of streetscape

noun the appearance or visual aspects of a street or streets

Example Sentences

A1 I took a picture of the streetscape in the city center.

A2 The streetscape of the old town was charming and picturesque.

B1 The urban planner focused on improving the streetscape to make it more pedestrian-friendly.

B2 The streetscape of the historic district was carefully preserved to maintain its original character.

C1 The streetscape design competition attracted architects and urban designers from around the world.

C2 The streetscape renovation project transformed the neighborhood into a vibrant and lively area.

Examples of streetscape in a Sentence

formal The city's streetscape is a carefully planned combination of architecture and landscaping.

informal I love walking around the streetscape of downtown, there are so many cool shops and cafes.

slang The streetscape in this neighborhood is totally lit, with street art everywhere.

figurative The streetscape of her mind was a jumble of memories and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of streetscape

• past tense: streetscaped
• plural: scapes
• comparative: more streetscaped
• superlative: most streetscaped
• present tense: streetscapes
• future tense: will streetscape
• perfect tense: have streetscaped
• continuous tense: is streetscaping
• singular: streetscape
• positive degree: streetscape
• infinitive: to streetscape
• gerund: streetscaping
• participle: streetscaping

Origin and Evolution of streetscape

First Known Use: 1902 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'streetscape' originated from the combination of 'street' and 'scape', which refers to a view or scene.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the visual appearance of a street or urban area, 'streetscape' has evolved to encompass the overall design, aesthetics, and functionality of a street or public space.