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

Reached via Torremuelle station and a short walk to the coastline, the small cove is framed by rocky cliffs and greenery rather than rows of restaurants and sun loungers. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

These pests can wreak havoc on lawns and greenery, from ornamental trees like birch and oak to essential garden crops, including tomatoes, beans, and onions. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

Rooms There are a total of 141 rooms in this property, from the guest rooms—mostly to be found in the main building—through to the villas, hidden away in the lush greenery. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

And so is the explosion of island greenery at the end, courtesy of Te Fiti, who is really the earth mother. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 July 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