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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Containers of blooming plants and greenery enhance the tropical feel with pops of pink. Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 11 May 2025 The bear veered off and disappeared into the greenery. Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025 It’s widely known that the Northern Hemisphere’s summer is a smart time to go on safari, as the wintry conditions in the savanna mean that greenery is sparse and so animals are easier to spot. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025 Tables were covered in green and white cloths, and flower arrangements included blue and white hydrangeas and other greenery. Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for greenery

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 20 May. 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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