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

The lakefront homes here are beautiful and the scenery exemplary. —Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

Everyone will love trying the food and taking in the scenery! —Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025

This week on Married to Medicine, the ladies return to Atlanta, and while the scenery has shifted, the drama hasn’t gone anywhere. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025

Each of the four deluxe suites and cottage offers a front-row seat to the region's breathtaking natural scenery. —Karla Pope, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing scenery

• a change of scene/scenery

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