greenery

noun

green·​ery ˈgrē-nə-rē 

ˈgrēn-rē

plural greeneries

1

: green foliage or plants

2

: green sense 3b

Synonyms of greenery

• vegetation
• foliage
• flora

Examples of greenery in a Sentence

The restaurant was adorned with greenery.

the lush greenery of the islands

Recent Examples on the Web

Minabe’s designs can include fresh greenery and orchids, gladiolas, red and pink ginger, plumeria, ferns, tea leaves and the tiare’, which is also known as the Tahitian gardenia. — Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026

Dreamed up by designer Kelly Wearstler, the vibe is decidedly California cool—think sandy, neutral tones, wood accents, vintage rugs, floor-to-ceiling windows, and tons of lush greenery. — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026

The case also determined that the neighbor has the right to trim any greenery that encroaches onto their property. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

In one clip, Prince Archie and Princess Lilbet could be seen racing each other through the greenery during what appears to be an Easter egg hunt. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for greenery

• deanery
• scenery
• machinery
• turbomachinery

Kids Definition

greenery

noun

green·​ery ˈgrēn-(ə-)rē 

plural greeneries

: green leaves or plants : verdure