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

• decor
• décor
• mise-en-scène
• 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

If Slay wanted a real change of scenery, look no further than the Rams. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025

What inspired the change of scenery from living in New York to rural Illinois? —Shivani Vora, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

The Tigers landed Arnold, who needed a change of scenery after his Oklahoma stint. —Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025

Find posters and cards of area scenery at the Paper Den, owned by two local graphic artists, and wildlife photography at the Brandon T. Brown Gallery. —Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025

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