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

Courtesy of Chloé Skye Weiser Winter is a great excuse to visit nearby towns for a change of scenery. —Chloé Skye Weiser, Contributor, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024

There was a riverboat cruise, and the scenery was amazing, especially in Pandora: The World of Avatar. —Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024

Holiday ice rinks 2024:Here's where to skate outdoors in metro Phoenix Get out of town at the Flagstaff North Pole Experience Sick of metro Phoenix and want a change of scenery? —Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024

That being said, scenery isn’t Wanaka’s only specialty. —Todd Plummer, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024

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