greenery

noun

green·​ery ˈgrē-nə-rē 

ˈgrēn-rē

plural greeneries

1

: green foliage or plants

2

: green sense 3b

Synonyms of greenery

• vegetation
• foliage
• flora

Examples of greenery in a Sentence

The restaurant was adorned with greenery.

the lush greenery of the islands

Recent Examples on the Web

One was an overview of the resort revealing its waterfront crystalline castle nestled next to lush greenery and avant-garde attractions. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Brut Hotel This stay pairs brutalist-style architecture (hence the name) with natural-wood finishes and lush greenery. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

The property boasts a kitchen, dining room, bedroom, and living room across three stories, as well as a private outdoor garden where a couple can bask in the area’s beautiful greenery. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026

Kyser also suggests avoiding oversized shrubs, dense planting beds, and overgrown greenery that can make a compact space feel closed in. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for greenery

• deanery
• scenery
• machinery
• turbomachinery

Kids Definition

greenery

noun

green·​ery ˈgrēn-(ə-)rē 

plural greeneries

: green leaves or plants : verdure