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
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 scenery alone—dramatic cliffs, epic views of the Tennessee River, expansive parks, leafy trails—is reason enough to visit.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 July 2024
All told, the stunning scenery of this oasis near the headwaters of West Clear Creek makes the difficulty of getting to it worth the effort.
—Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2024
There are also new rides, scenery pieces, and themes.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 11 July 2024
Three of the top resorts this year are in Sedona, the artsy town a mere two hours’ drive north of Phoenix that’s known for its new-age hotels and stunning scenery.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 July 2024
All told, the stunning scenery of this oasis near the headwaters of West Clear Creek makes the difficulty of getting to it worth the effort.
—Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2024
There are also new rides, scenery pieces, and themes.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 11 July 2024
Three of the top resorts this year are in Sedona, the artsy town a mere two hours’ drive north of Phoenix that’s known for its new-age hotels and stunning scenery.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for scenery
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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenery. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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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
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