greenery

noun

green·​ery ˈgrē-nə-rē How to pronounce greenery (audio)
ˈgrēn-rē
plural greeneries
1
: green foliage or plants
2

Examples of greenery in a Sentence

The restaurant was adorned with greenery. the lush greenery of the islands
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Learn step-by-step how to make a beautiful and fragrant wreath with fresh locally grown, seasonal greenery. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024 Escape with Idina 10 hr 41 min ago Idina Menzel is embracing a different type of green — the greenery on the Bronx Zoo's special float to mark the New York zoo's 125th anniversary. Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024 One Great Pyrenees lopes over to say hello while another looks out from behind greenery flanking the porch’s Whiteselle Corsicana brick steps. Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 26 Nov. 2024 Located on 25 acres of greenery, this retreat offers treehouse suites in addition to modern villas and haciendas. Anguilla Photo: Courtesy of Cap Juluca, a Belmond Hotel For a Caribbean experience with a warm, local feel, consider jetting off to Anguilla to relax after tying the knot. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for greenery 

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of greenery was in 1797

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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenery. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

greenery

noun
green·​ery ˈgrēn-(ə-)rē How to pronounce greenery (audio)
plural greeneries
: green leaves or plants : verdure

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