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
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.
The video begins with an overhead shot of the massive property, offering a direct view of the home’s surrounding greenery and now-empty pool in the backyard. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 4 June 2025 The Bel-Air is spread across 12 acres, with charming little hideaways tucked between sprawling, majestic trees and all kinds of other greenery, making an excursion to the hotel’s spa feel pleasingly off-the-grid. Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 June 2025 Additionally, there will be communal areas, roof terraces, floating gardens, and lots of greenery throughout. Adam Williams may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025 At the River Lodge, Skyview Los Alamos and Hotel Ynez in Solvang, Walker’s team moved the parking area farther from rooms, making more space for greenery and patios. Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 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 9 Jun. 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!