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

This hanging planter can be used year-round to display faux greenery, trailing flowers, or vibrant blooms to match the season. — Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026

But University of Illinois researchers have found there are more benefits to seeing that greenery than just a mental health boost. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

That includes strategies such as roof and gutter maintenance and keeping fire-prone greenery, shrubs and mulch away from the home. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Another draw is the greenery the garden square provides in the middle of the city. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 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