greenery

noun

green·​ery ˈgrē-nə-rē How to pronounce greenery (audio)
ˈgrēn-rē
plural greeneries
Synonyms of greenerynext
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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The greenery, towering 20 feet above the congregation, brought scents of the forest into the Abbey, and it was said at the time to reflect the couple’s love of the countryside. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 For bonus points, add a few sprigs of herbs (like rosemary or basil) between your charcuterie for some edible greenery. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026 That almost-real quality is what Nordike loves about Hobby Lobby’s faux greenery, too. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026 The real draw here is more than 100,000 square feet of outdoor terraces, with plenty of greenery and tunes from a resident DJ. Isabelle Kliger, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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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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