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

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

From Los Angeles Times

There are none of the trees or greenery that many parkruns enjoy.

From BBC

Approaching by plane, coconut trees and thick foliage are visible across the 44 sq km footprint-shaped atoll, the greenery punctuated by white military structures.

From BBC

“I was getting used to all the trees, the different greenery. I experienced the East Coast winter in a dorm.”

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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