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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The stunning pool area has floor-to-ceiling windows that gaze out at lush greenery. Karla Pope, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025 The gate leading to an outdoor patio area is off its hinges, while much of the surrounding greenery is scorched. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025 Cottage facades also received an upgrade, designed to blend harmoniously with the surrounding greenery. Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 One room has a round window and the other a wall of glass overlooking the greenery behind the home. Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for greenery 

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 20 Jan. 2025.

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greenery

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

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