scenery

noun

scen·​ery ˈsē-nə-rē How to pronounce scenery (audio)
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

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.
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Neal's work beautifully reflects the spirit and scenery of the Natural State. River Valley Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2025 Guests will even experience a luxurious ride aboard the famed Rovos Rail through South Africa’s stunning scenery. Jennifer Broome, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025 The company is renting scenery and costumes from Portland Opera. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025 The scenery is idyllic, and the fall air is crisp. MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scenery

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of scenery was circa 1707

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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenery. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

scenery

noun
scen·​ery ˈsēn-(ə-)rē How to pronounce scenery (audio)
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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