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

Examples of greenery in a Sentence

The restaurant was adorned with greenery. the lush greenery of the islands
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In 2024, the city announced a call for proposals wherein those two lanes would be reclaimed from traffic for leisure and greenery. Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2026 Joali Being is a beautiful island in Raa Atoll with talcum-powder-soft sand, an aquamarine lagoon and lush greenery everywhere. Ann Lee, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026 Inside, trees and greenery evoked English gardens while the tables were decorated with spring blooms of lilac, butterfly ranunculus, phlox, and lily of the valley. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026 Mix large and small blooms, and nestle in sculptural greenery around the base of the vase and dotted throughout the arrangement to heighten the drama. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 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 1 May. 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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