cityscape
noun/ˈsɪtiˌskeɪp/
Frequency rank: #18,162 most common English word
Meaning
the visual appearance of a city or urban area, especially its skyline.
Example sentence
The photographer captured the stunning cityscape from the top of the skyscraper.
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