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 Mirrors from local garden center Wheelers of Chiswick reflect the greenery. — Amira Hashish, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026 My favorite room feature was the oversized, open-air terrace with outdoor furniture, a privacy wall lined with greenery, and a gas fireplace. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Big emotional moments are punctuated by striking shots of fiery, mountainside sunsets and comforting, homestead greenery. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026 Friends, community leaders and news articles at the time credited Rogers with the community’s signature open spaces and greenery, ensuring a community that looked unlike many cookie-cutter suburban developments. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greenery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
  1. vegetation
  2. foliage
  3. flora
Noun
  • Red-flag warnings cover much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, where dry vegetation, low humidity and heat could help new fires spread quickly, especially west of the 405 Freeway.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Eligible nonprofits would be required to help homeowners reduce wildfire risk through vegetation management, maintaining defensible space, home hardening, evacuation planning, emergency alerts and communications and other fire mitigation activities.
    — Haley Parsley October 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of vegetation
Noun
  • What readers are saying The comments on the article express a mix of opinions and suggestions regarding scenic train trips for viewing fall foliage.
    — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • To state the obvious, the foliage this time of year is downright show-stopping.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of foliage
Noun
  • The exhibit will also highlight how the jeweler has taken inspiration from the natural world, including humble flora and fauna like dandelions and flies.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Inky skies and tall, wan grasses color a world where the outsides match the insides of people, emotional weather syncopated to the actual climate and flora.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of flora

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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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