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

In the tangled greenery of a Ugandan national park, mountain gorillas sit among the leaves, calmly carrying on as tourists trek into their forest home. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Those who viewed the greenery made fewer attention errors and were able to better stay on task afterward. — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026

Pale woods, greenery and clean lines create a Scandinavian vibe that feels almost meditative. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 18 Sep. 2026

Most of the video was of the greenery in front of them, before cutting to Harry, who looked excited. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Sep. 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