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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Their Haldi was set outdoors with accents of organic fruit and lush greenery. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026 Beach villas fringe the sandy shoreline, hidden behind towering palms and lush greenery and each with giant private pools. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Wood structures and natural textures sit easily against the surrounding greenery, giving the site an earthy look that photographs differently from a festival surrounded by concrete. — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 With a black and white color palette, this style elevates minimalism by adding greenery and natural wood. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greenery

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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 Sep. 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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