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 spa Located opposite the petit open-air yoga pavilion, the Secret Garden Spa—as the name suggests—does feel like a little secret, with its treatment rooms hidden amongst tropical greenery. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 The scenario might be to treat 23rd, 34th, 42nd, 59th, 125th, and maybe the streets leading to the transverse drives across the park this way, giving them over to buses and bikes with some street-dining structures and greenery to boot. Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 4 June 2026 Embrace florals in their truest nature with tips engulfed in greenery. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 1 June 2026 Here, purple calibrachoa and blue ageratum add a few pops of color amidst the sculptural greenery. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 June 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 7 Jun. 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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