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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But this has been surrounded by greenery and vines. David Moin, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025 Grant doesn’t pretend that the Blue Ridge is all wholesome water-bath canning, porch sitting, and verdant greenery. Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2025 In a nod to sustainability, drought-resistant greenery and native vegetation were reintroduced in the redesign, enhancing the hotel’s natural grandeur while supporting a more balanced microclimate. Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Mila, a Mediterranean-Asian rooftop restaurant on Lincoln Road, lives up to its title as one of the most beautiful restaurants in the country with its stunning outdoor greenery and serene wooden interior. Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for greenery

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 19 Aug. 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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