scenery

noun

scen·​ery ˈsē-nə-rē 

ˈsēn-rē

plural sceneries

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

Synonyms of scenery

• decor
• scene
• set

Examples of scenery in a Sentence

She designed the scenery for the play.

The scenery showed a forest.

We went for a drive to enjoy the scenery.

Recent Examples on the Web

Visit Sullivan’s Island For a change of scenery, head to neighboring Sullivan’s Island, situated just a short drive from Isle of Palms. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

The scenery is almost irresistible in fall, when the air is faintly pumpkin-scented and the pace slows. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Today, many of those same routes have found a second life, carrying travelers through some of the West’s most spectacular scenery while offering a glimpse into Colorado’s storied past. — Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026

Ready for a change of scenery, Mila leaves her North Carolina hometown for New York City. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing scenery

• a change of scene/scenery

Rhymes for scenery

• deanery
• greenery
• machinery
• turbomachinery

Kids Definition

scenery

noun

scen·​ery ˈsēn-(ə-)rē 

1

: the painted scenes or hangings and accessories used on a theater stage

2

: a view or landscape resembling a beautiful painting

mountain scenery

3

: one's usual surroundings

needed a change of scenery