greenery

noun

ˈgrē-nə-rē How to pronounce greenery (audio)
Definition of greenerynext
as in vegetation
green leaves or plants Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery

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Recent Examples of greenery Other perks continue the theme of relaxation, including the sauna, hot tub, rainfall showerheads, and sundrenched backyard surrounded by lush greenery. — Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026 Wedding photos obtained by The Daily Mail show rows of seats covered with a cream fabric as guests filed in past elaborate greenery to watch Taylor and Travis get married. — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026 The space opened June 10, a day before the World Cup began, with 82 outdoor seats, greenery, string lights, an outdoor bar and a view of Kansas City’s skyline. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 In the European cultural hub celebrated for its canals and historic merchant houses, one of Amsterdam’s most extraordinary homes is hidden behind a wall of tropical greenery at the edge of Vondelpark. — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for greenery
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  1. vegetation
  2. foliage
  3. flora
Noun
  • Warm, dry weather has left vegetation primed to burn, and with the holiday falling on a Saturday, officials expect larger crowds and more neighborhood celebrations.
    — Maddie White, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • On its website, Project Bluestem says the center will be designed to minimize the effects of noise on the surrounding area and will use vegetation, berms or sound walls if necessary.
    — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of vegetation
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  • The site hearkens back to Florida roadside attractions of the past but offers plenty of present-day opportunities for animal encounters amid a backdrop of tropical foliage.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • After flowering, the foliage continues to photosynthesize and generates energy, which is stored in the roots.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
Definition of foliage
Noun
  • During the same period, conservationists, who wanted to emphasize the relatively untouched state of Alaska’s ecosystems and abundant flora and fauna, used the phrase last frontier to advocate for preserving its open spaces.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
  • Lewis saw the incredibly diverse fauna and flora of the Galápagos in a totally different way than Darwin did.
    — Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026
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