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

Rather than functioning as another Palm Beach stage on which to see and be seen, it’s tucked discreetly behind the hotel, surrounded by greenery and striped loungers—a genuinely private place to disappear for an afternoon. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Faux greenery eliminates plant-toxin concerns, but loose pieces can still become choking hazards or cause an intestinal blockage if swallowed. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Across the street from the Lucas Museum, the greenery fronting the Natural History Museum is ripped up and trashed. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

This luxury villa property in Hikkaduwa has an open-air jungle yoga pavilion nestled amidst lush tropical greenery, overlooking the serene canopy of the surrounding forest. — Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 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