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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Harvest a few armfuls of blooms and greenery from your yard and have fun arranging. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025 For your outdoor space, add privacy and greenery with this planter box and trellis combination. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 8 July 2025 The dessert featured alternating layers of apples and chocolate cake, greenery and gold leaf. Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 4 July 2025 Not quite a park, the greenery was meant to hide the loud and dangerous steam locomotives making their way down the island of Manhattan. Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025 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 16 Jul. 2025.

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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