the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production
the musical was worth seeing just for the elaborate scenery
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Recent Examples of sceneryThe scenery might be awe-inspiring, but in Nelson’s image the colors are washed out and the suggestion is that the crowd might as well be looking at a simulation.—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025 The scenery beyond the windows abruptly changes as the helicopter soars into a mountain valley.—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025 The trees were relocated to Disneyland, where the ficuses shaded Main Street, U.S.A., and the date palms became scenery for the Jungle Cruise.—Sam Bloch
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025 The change of scenery freed the author to rattle herself in the service of her art and, despite continuing to question her abilities, finally declare pride in her fiction.—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scenery
For many college students, back-to-school prep isn’t just about dorm decor and classroom supplies — a growing number of parents are reportedly sending their kids back to school with Narcan.
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Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Guests can book a stay inside Westman's personal space, filled with bold shapes and vibrant decor.
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Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Aug. 2025
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