greenery

noun

green·​ery ˈgrē-nə-rē How to pronounce greenery (audio)
ˈgrēn-rē
plural greeneries
Synonyms of greenerynext
1
: green foliage or plants
2

Examples of greenery in a Sentence

The restaurant was adorned with greenery. the lush greenery of the islands
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The property feels at one with the jungle, with dirt paths that feature towering greenery on all sides. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026 Each story is rendered in lifelike hues, with the sunlight and widespread rural greenery offering a sense of secret possibility where none might truly exist, like some kind of hope far off in the distance. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026 Tucked away in the backyard, the greenery serves as an ideal backdrop. Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026 The food, the mezcal, the natural wine, the arts scene, the greenery… its appeal is near-universal no matter the traveler or the time of year. Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greenery

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of greenery was in 1797

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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenery. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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greenery

noun
green·​ery ˈgrēn-(ə-)rē How to pronounce greenery (audio)
plural greeneries
: green leaves or plants : verdure

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