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 of scenery

• decor
• scene
• set

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

Following Humboldt Redwoods State Park on the ranking was Alaska’s Kachemak Bay State Park in Homer, which is loved for its wildlife and stunning scenery. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025

Different scenery, even close to home, can shift your perspective in surprising ways. —Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025

Architects are leaning into minimalism, letting the dramatic scenery take center stage. —Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025

So consider this an anthology of top architectural attractions, a compendium of cultural wonders, and a shortlist of the most sure-to-impress natural scenery on the planet. —Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 3 Dec. 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