as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of greenery
The expansive Paradise Village grounds are dotted with old-growth trees and surrounded by plenty of other greenery.
—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
But over the nearly one-and-a-half years since the 2025 mega-fires, native and invasive grasses, bushes and trees have begun to regrow, weaving flammable greenery across the landscape.
—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Inside, the polished teak floors, Siamese art, and silk furnishings evoke Northern Thai style while the regal bathrooms feature deep-soaking tubs framed by a window of greenery.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
The clip ended with Meghan, holding a drink in her hand, standing in front of a doorway surrounded by flowers and greenery.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for greenery
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
But over the nearly one-and-a-half years since the 2025 mega-fires, native and invasive grasses, bushes and trees have begun to regrow, weaving flammable greenery across the landscape.
—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Inside, the polished teak floors, Siamese art, and silk furnishings evoke Northern Thai style while the regal bathrooms feature deep-soaking tubs framed by a window of greenery.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
The clip ended with Meghan, holding a drink in her hand, standing in front of a doorway surrounded by flowers and greenery.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for greenery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
Noun
-
Warm, dry weather has left vegetation primed to burn, and with the holiday falling on a Saturday, officials expect larger crowds and more neighborhood celebrations.
-
On its website, Project Bluestem says the center will be designed to minimize the effects of noise on the surrounding area and will use vegetation, berms or sound walls if necessary.
Noun
-
The site hearkens back to Florida roadside attractions of the past but offers plenty of present-day opportunities for animal encounters amid a backdrop of tropical foliage.
-
After flowering, the foliage continues to photosynthesize and generates energy, which is stored in the roots.
Noun
-
During the same period, conservationists, who wanted to emphasize the relatively untouched state of Alaska’s ecosystems and abundant flora and fauna, used the phrase last frontier to advocate for preserving its open spaces.
-
Lewis saw the incredibly diverse fauna and flora of the Galápagos in a totally different way than Darwin did.
Cite this Entry
“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
