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 home is surrounded by lush greenery; the 30 surrounding acres include the Chagrin River, which runs through the property, and the Metroparks system borders the home. Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2025 Our testers also found the temperature readings to be highly accurate. Clorox Air Purifier for Large Rooms $150 $120 at Amazon Spring ushers in plush greenery and flowers, which also means pollen, dander, dust, and allergens floating around in a humid atmosphere. Shalwah Evans, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025 The primary suite gets the same sunny southern exposure as the living area, along with a fireplace, a walk-in closet, and a soaking tub with views of the surrounding greenery. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025 Eos & Nyx is a striking 4,000 square, two-story restaurant and bar surrounded by lush greenery and cozy indoor spaces, further enhanced by 20-foot ceilings that flood in natural light. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 20 Mar. 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 8 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

greenery

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

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