scenery

noun

scen·​ery ˈsē-nə-rē 

ˈsēn-rē

plural sceneries

1

: the painted scenes or hangings and accessories used on a theater stage

2

: a picturesque view or landscape

3

: one's usual surroundings

needed a change of scenery

Synonyms

• decor
• scene

Examples of scenery in a Sentence

She designed the scenery for the play.

The scenery showed a forest.

We went for a drive to enjoy the scenery.

Recent Examples on the Web

The trip began with a few days exploring Paris, followed by a few days in Chamonix to cover UTMB and enjoy the scenery. —Will Porter, Outside, 27 Sep. 2025

If possible, travel to get a change of scenery. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025

But the real showstopper this time of year is the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, which offers a breathtaking ride through some of the area’s most spectacular fall scenery. —Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025

These are five places that showed me how to dig deeper into Portugal’s history and jaw-dropping scenery in relative solitude. —Anna Mazurek, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing scenery

• a change of scene/scenery

Rhymes for scenery

• deanery
• greenery
• machinery
• turbomachinery

Kids Definition

scenery

noun

scen·​ery ˈsēn-(ə-)rē 

1

: the painted scenes or hangings and accessories used on a theater stage

2

: a view or landscape resembling a beautiful painting

mountain scenery

3

: one's usual surroundings

needed a change of scenery