greenery

noun

green·​ery ˈgrē-nə-rē How to pronounce greenery (audio)
ˈgrēn-rē
plural greeneries
Synonyms of greenerynext
1
: green foliage or plants
2
: green sense 3b

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The restaurant was adorned with greenery. the lush greenery of the islands
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Interior designers are increasingly framing the room’s accessories — textiles, lighting and greenery — as the real levers of personality, rather than the big furniture pieces. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Interior designer Jena Salmon told Southern Living, in a piece by Cameron Beall, that greenery is her go-to. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 The multipurpose outdoor patio includes a wall for screening films and connects to the greenery of Collins Park. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 Oct. 2026 Set the scene Rising above the greenery of Allen Parkway, Thompson Houston makes a confident statement with its glass-and-steel profile. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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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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