greenery

noun

ˈgrē-nə-rē How to pronounce greenery (audio)
Definition of greenerynext
as in vegetation
green leaves or plants Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery

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Recent Examples of greenery Incorporating antique finds, greenery, and utilizing your home’s quirky features, like alcoves and nooks, are just a few of the ways your home is set apart from the rest on the block. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026 Lush greenery and florals in shades of pink, purple, red, orange, yellow and blue filled the space to fulfill the couple’s vision of a whimsical botanical soirée. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 One was an overview of the resort revealing its waterfront crystalline castle nestled next to lush greenery and avant-garde attractions. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Brut Hotel This stay pairs brutalist-style architecture (hence the name) with natural-wood finishes and lush greenery. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greenery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
  1. vegetation
  2. foliage
  3. flora
Noun
  • Before construction began, the lot of land was flat and covered with vegetation.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • More rubbing produces mahogany, tan and brown hues, caused by staining from contact with vegetation.
    — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of vegetation
Noun
  • How to Save Brown Boxwoods If your boxwood shrub is browning but still alive, the first step (beyond identifying the root cause of the browning) is to trim away all the dead and diseased foliage and branches.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Overgrown foliage has invaded the front yard of the Silver Lake home that Vela Gonzalez used to maintain.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of foliage
Noun
  • Additionally, the sprawling tropical flora throughout the island doubles as lush backdrop and hurricane protection that shields and roots the island against extreme weather conditions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • As the weather cools, the park’s cartoonish boulders, outlandish flora and winding trails become more approachable (but don’t get too close to those jumping cholla cactuses).
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of flora

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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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