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 In the background, some of the destination’s architecture peeks out beside the landscape’s greenery and rocky formations. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 The mother-daughter duo relaxed on the beach with lush greenery and towering cliffs in the background. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 This hanging planter can be used year-round to display faux greenery, trailing flowers, or vibrant blooms to match the season. — Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026 Use them to establish structure and provide year-round greenery. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greenery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
  1. vegetation
  2. foliage
  3. flora
Noun
  • The regulations seek to reduce the risk of fire following paths of vegetation and flammable materials to homes, and also to help keep homes from catching fire because embers ignited materials beside them.
    — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • On the ground, however, vegetation diversity plummeted, turning vibrant ecosystems into simplified, degraded habitats.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of vegetation
Noun
  • Getting their attention isn't the only driving force behind the vivid foliage at COTALAND.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Light filtered through the foliage, and soft gusts carried scents of olive trees, sage, and rosemary.
    — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of foliage
Noun
  • Meandering paths bring visitors through separate gardens planted with Hill Country and West Texas flora.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Paintings passed down vital wisdom about flora and fauna while candidly documenting the full spectrum of human life—from group dances and hunts to intimacy, reproductive cycles, and rituals.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of flora

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