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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If the lack of greenery in these cold winter months is getting you down, consider welcoming a few indoor plants into your space. Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025 The Southern Spanish-style courtyard is the heart of the complex, decorated with elegant arches, mosaic tiles, and lush greenery. Maya Layne, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025 In 2017, the Green Heart Louisville Project began planting new greenery in South Louisville, Kentucky; by the end of the project, 8,000 new trees and shrubs were introduced to the area. Bill Frist, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 Juniper shrubs are getting a second look as homeowners search for carefree greenery with year-round appeal. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025 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 29 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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