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

An idyllic Hawaiian backdrop could be seen behind her, framing her bikini photo with bright blue water, palm trees, lush greenery, and white sand. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026

My daughter’s banana pancakes also brought back memories, and the multi-level patio, which sports a sizeable koi pond, lots of greenery and even a few sculptures, feels like an oasis in the middle of the city. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 July 2026

The path takes you through thick greenery and hilly terrain, reminding you how much of the country’s beauty exists beyond the beach. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

My Tennis View Queen had, unsurprisingly, views of the tennis facility, but with plenty of lush greenery to offset any dullness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 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