hardscape

noun

hard·​scape ˈhärd-ˌskāp How to pronounce hardscape (audio)
: structures (such as fountains, benches, or gazebos) that are incorporated into a landscape compare softscape

Examples of hardscape in a Sentence

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Part of the money paid for a California Conservation Corps crew to create a 100-foot buffer of defensive space, removing and trimming trees and overgrown brush on the 3.25-acre lot, and installing a ring of river rock as hardscape around the home. Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024 By replacing a lawn with low-maintenance landscaping options such as native plants, ground covers, or hardscape features, homeowners can reduce the time and effort spent on yard maintenance. Kobi Bardugo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024 The hope is to replace park light posts and hardscape features by 2027. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024 Unlike solid concrete walls, these semi permeable hardscapes add beauty and ecological value to your landscape. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hardscape 

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hardscape was in 1972

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“Hardscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardscape. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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