greenery

noun

green·​ery ˈgrē-nə-rē How to pronounce greenery (audio)
ˈgrēn-rē
plural greeneries
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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Enjoy the delicious teas and serene private patios overlooking the greenery at this serene space that's just a short drive away from Kaziranga. Marion Miller, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025 All face the quiet interior garden-courtyard filled with tropical greenery, a peaceful place to go for a swim after walking around town. Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025 To make your own, start with a basic grapevine wreath and tuck real or faux stems of blooms and greenery into the branches. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025 Here, Westall shares his best foraging pointers for gathering flowers and greenery like a true garden expert. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for greenery

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 Oct. 2025.

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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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