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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In the photos, the famous pair appeared to enjoy the stunning scenery, swim in the clear blue waters and even wore matching grey robes in a sweet selfie.
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Burakovsky is hoping a change of scenery will reignite his game.
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Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
For the best chance of seeing the colorful scenery in all its glory, call the park before planning your trip for a better estimate on when peak color will arrive.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
In the photos, the famous pair appeared to enjoy the stunning scenery, swim in the clear blue waters and even wore matching grey robes in a sweet selfie.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Burakovsky is hoping a change of scenery will reignite his game.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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 9 Oct. 2025.
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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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