scenery

noun

scen·​ery ˈsē-nə-rē 

ˈsēn-rē

plural sceneries

1

: the painted scenes or hangings and accessories used on a theater stage

2

: a picturesque view or landscape

3

: one's usual surroundings

needed a change of scenery

Synonyms of scenery

• decor
• scene
• set

Examples of scenery in a Sentence

She designed the scenery for the play.

The scenery showed a forest.

We went for a drive to enjoy the scenery.

Recent Examples on the Web

Lawrence looks and sounds rejuvenated with his scenery change in Cincinnati. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Heavy curtain up; the moaning of sentimental strings; lights rising on some wedges and rectangles of scenery, guys and girls, the guys practically naked save for bits and pieces of neo-Greek get-up. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Having this delight of a performance nominated alongside his scenery-chewing in The Beast in Me underlines Rhys’ versatility. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Snaps of the pair enjoying a candlelit dinner together, as well as numerous images of the spectacular scenery, were also featured. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing scenery

• a change of scene/scenery

Rhymes for scenery

• deanery
• greenery
• machinery
• turbomachinery

Kids Definition

scenery

noun

scen·​ery ˈsēn-(ə-)rē 

1

: the painted scenes or hangings and accessories used on a theater stage

2

: a view or landscape resembling a beautiful painting

mountain scenery

3

: one's usual surroundings

needed a change of scenery