scenery
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


scen·ery

noun \ˈsē-nə-rē, ˈsēn-rē\
plural scen·er·ies

Definition of SCENERY

1
: the painted scenes or hangings and accessories used on a theater stage
2
: a picturesque view or landscape
3
: one's usual surroundings <needed a change of scenery>

Examples of SCENERY

  1. She designed the scenery for the play.
  2. The scenery showed a forest.
  3. We went for a drive to enjoy the scenery.

First Known Use of SCENERY

1770

Related to SCENERY

Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

Rhymes with SCENERY

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: sceneryless
Previous Word in the Dictionary: scene plot
All Words Near: scenery

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up scenery? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More