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

This could be based on a romantic memory in Lisbon, a trek through gorgeous scenery in Switzerland or a perfect meal out in a Louisiana bayou. —John Mariani, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025

Amtrak's Texas Eagle glides from Chicago to San Antonio, Texas, passing 2,278 miles of scenery in the nation's heartland along the way. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025

The village was home to the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, and has remained famous for its ski resorts, mountainous scenery and hot springs. —Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025

Despite the changing scenery, one thing that has remained consistent for Van Lith through her first four years is her seasons have never ended before the Elite Eight. —Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 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