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 spa has a similar indoor-outdoor feel: the yoga studio looks out onto greenery while hot and cold plunge pools come with a wide view of the hills. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025 This simple intervention blends architecture with greenery, and creates a soft buffer between the interior and the urban surroundings. New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025 Located within the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, the indoor-outdoor dining restaurant celebrates the intersecting cultures of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon in a sophisticated yet relaxed setting with cool Mediterranean tones and lush greenery. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Just Add Greenery Take your cloche back to its gardening roots by pairing it with greenery, whether faux or fresh. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for greenery

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 21 Apr. 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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