greenery

[ gree-nuh-ree ]

noun

, plural green·er·ies

1. green foliage or vegetation; verdure.
2. a place where green plants are grown or kept.

greenery

/ ˈɡriːnərɪ /

noun

1. green foliage or vegetation, esp when used for decoration

Word History and Origins

Origin of greenery¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; green + -ery

Example Sentences

Whether it’s Gramercy Park greenery or Midtown skyscrapers as a backdrop, Lawson uses color, pattern and texture to ensure Elsbeth always stands out: “I always want to pop my Elsbeth.”

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Inside a 2,400-square-foot space at the mall is Meet Me in the Dirt, a whimsical plant shop that hosts events meant to generate the positive effects that being exposed to greenery and playing in soil can have on your mental health.

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Two years ago, one of the nation’s biggest political upsets took place here amid the radiant greenery of the Pacific Northwest.

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Eventually, of course, you’ll go to the ballpark, a midcentury marvel surrounded by palm trees, fetching greenery and bittersweet memories of Fernando Valenzuela.

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Perea also likes the idea of growing native Roger’s Red grapes on trellises in large containers to provide summer greenery, fall color when the leaves turn red and gold, and sculptural vines in the winter.

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Related Words

• flower
• grass
• herb
• seedling
• shrub
• tree
• vine
• weed