seascape

noun

sea·​scape ˈsē-ˌskāp How to pronounce seascape (audio)
1
: a view of the sea
2
: a picture representing a scene at sea

Examples of seascape in a Sentence

an artist known for her seascapes
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His subjects include landscapes, seascapes, bridges, cranes, warblers, mystical lions, and floral blossoms. Heller McAlpin, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024 Kevin’s favorites include a floral piece by Peter Robert Keil, a German expressionist artist from Berlin; landscapes and seascapes of California by Juan Guzman of Chile; and two large paintings by New York City artist Irving Kaufman that are reminiscent of work by Mark Rothko. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024 Now, planes—both the standard and float version—descend into destinations such as the Maldives, French Polynesia and Fiji, a hallmark of the seascape is a long lineup of bungalows arching across pontoons that cut through famously crystalline cerulean waters. Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024 That includes green forests, blue seascapes, browns and grays in city shots, portraits, macro images, close-ups, images with strong bokeh, stacked images with long depth of field, and more. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for seascape 

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of seascape was in 1792

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“Seascape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seascape. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

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seascape

noun
sea·​scape ˈsē-ˌskāp How to pronounce seascape (audio)
1
: a view of the sea
2
: a picture representing a scene at sea

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