landscape architect

noun

: a person who develops land for human use and enjoyment through effective placement of structures, vehicular and pedestrian ways, and plantings
landscape architecture noun

Examples of landscape architect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Down below, his landscape architect brother helped craft the yard, which boasts a fire pit, hot tub, and ample space for seating and cornhole. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2024 Milwaukee parks, trails and more outdoors The city's extensive park system is one of the country's best, with three (Lake, Riverside and Washington) designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 1 July 2024 On Thursday, Beth Evans, the local agency’s director, outlined her recommendations, which in some cases doubled the number of trees and shrubs to be planted that Lamont’s landscape architect team had originally proposed. Susan Haigh, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2024 Lee uses Margaret’s space to show her pushback against her housewife status and her background as a landscape architect. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for landscape architect 

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Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of landscape architect was in 1863

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“Landscape architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landscape%20architect. Accessed 14 Jul. 2024.

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