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townscape

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A view of a town, or a subjective image of a town

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A depiction of an urban scene

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: art, arts

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To design and lay out (buildings) as a town.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English town English landscapebf. English -scape English townscape From town + -scape.