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

Suddenly, another velvet bow seems entirely reasonable, the mantel could use a little more greenery, and an elaborate miniature Christmas village feels less like an extravagance and more like a necessity. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

The budget for just about everything is tight, and more of it will go to parks with the passing of the measure to set aside more for greenery. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

The painting depicts trees and greenery against a gray and blue backdrop, with what seems to be a distant volcano in the background. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Related The Instagram gallery opens with a photo of Grande embracing Alvarez and gazing into his eyes amid lush greenery. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 3 Nov. 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