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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The vibe is coastal meets jungle, with bright white and blue decor and live greenery. Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024 Even without the ocean in sight, the views here are spectacular – capturing the mountains and the greenery around. Scott Kramer, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Worthy Farm, where Glastonbury Festival is held, is usually full of dairy cows gently grazing in the lush greenery, but on June 28, they were replaced with a sea of sequined spectators for Lipa’s headlining slot on the festival’s Pyramid Stage. Thomas Smith, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024 Surrounding them was tropical greenery and vibrant florals. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for greenery 

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 3 Jan. 2025.

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greenery

noun
green·​ery ˈgrēn-(ə-)rē How to pronounce greenery (audio)
plural greeneries
: green leaves or plants : verdure

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