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
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.
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Taking Regular Breaks Schedule regular breaks, intermittent throughout your work schedule, to encourage you to take your eyes off the screen, stretch, go for a quick walk, or have a change of scenery.
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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The vibrant upstate New York scenery comes alive at Bristol—and on clear days, the Canandaigua Lake is visible from most chairlifts.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Illinois has become the most popular landing spot for Hoosiers seeking a more permanent change of scenery.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Sometimes guys need a change of scenery, that might help the kid.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The vibrant upstate New York scenery comes alive at Bristol—and on clear days, the Canandaigua Lake is visible from most chairlifts.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Illinois has become the most popular landing spot for Hoosiers seeking a more permanent change of scenery.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Sometimes guys need a change of scenery, that might help the kid.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for scenery
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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenery. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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
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