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

Set the scene Rising above the greenery of Allen Parkway, Thompson Houston makes a confident statement with its glass-and-steel profile. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Set across more than 144,000 square feet, the factory was commended by the award’s organizer, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), for integrating greenery into its design. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Hampstead has big, old houses, quiet streets, plenty of greenery, and Hampstead Heath, an 800-acre public park that sits right alongside the neighborhood. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026

The new residences are located in Huixquilucan, and boast views of a golf course, other greenery and the Mexico City skyline. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 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