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

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Sprinklers put water on leaves and hardscape instead of the root zone of the plant. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026 Use boulders to soften the abrupt transition between hardscape and greenery. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 21 May 2026 So some entities offer grants for cities and businesses to replace or transform these hardscape parking areas, which have traditionally been made from asphalt. — Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026 Privacy shrubs offer several benefits over hardscape solutions such as fences or latticework. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hardscape

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Jul. 2026.

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