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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
But a few weeks into the holiday season, that greenery can look more like Charlie Brown’s sad tree—droopy, dry, and shedding needles. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025 The exterior also has planters filled with local greenery, which will soften the appearance of the building over time. New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025 Cut sprigs and branches from wreaths, garlands, and Christmas trees that are no longer functional as is and use them to create a new wreath or swag or to add a touch of greenery to vases, frames, ornaments, or gifts. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025 Suspended 30 feet in the air, the National Mistletoe is a 10-foot-diameter sphere of ribbons, blooms and greenery. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Dec. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenery. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

greenery

noun
green·​ery ˈgrēn-(ə-)rē How to pronounce greenery (audio)
plural greeneries
: green leaves or plants : verdure

More from Merriam-Webster on greenery

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!