scene

//siːn//

Nouns
B1

Translation

view

Definition

The word 'scene' can refer to a view or landscape, often one that is picturesque or striking. In this sense, it describes what you can see from a particular place, especially a wide, outdoor panorama. It is a common and slightly more literary alternative to words like 'view' or 'vista'. For example, you might talk about the beautiful scene from a mountaintop or a window.

Example

  • The scene from the hotel balcony was absolutely breathtaking.

    The view from the hotel balcony was absolutely breathtaking.

  • We stopped the car to admire the peaceful rural scene.

    We stopped the car to admire the peaceful rural view.

  • The painting captures a beautiful winter scene with snow-covered trees.

    The painting captures a beautiful winter view with snow-covered trees.

  • From the hill, you get a panoramic scene of the entire valley.

    From the hill, you get a panoramic view of the entire valley.

  • The window in my room offers a lovely scene of the garden.

    The window in my room offers a lovely view of the garden.

  • They chose this cottage for the idyllic lake scene it provides.

    They chose this cottage for the idyllic lake view it provides.

  • The postcard showed a typical seaside scene with boats and a lighthouse.

    The postcard showed a typical seaside view with boats and a lighthouse.

  • As we reached the summit, a magnificent mountain scene unfolded before us.

    As we reached the summit, a magnificent mountain view unfolded before us.

  • His favorite part of the hike was the forest scene near the stream.

    His favorite part of the hike was the forest view near the stream.

  • The new apartment boasts a stunning city scene, especially at night.

    The new apartment boasts a stunning city view, especially at night.

Synonyms

view
vista
landscape
panorama

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