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greenery

American  
[gree-nuh-ree] / ˈgri nə ri /

noun

greeneries plural
  1. green foliage or vegetation; verdure.

  2. a place where green plants are grown or kept.


greenery British  
/ ˈɡriːnərɪ /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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noun

Etymology

Origin of greenery

First recorded in 1790–1800; green + -ery

Example Sentences

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The creatures faced a prophetic choice: munch on the grass on the side marked with a Mexican flag, or opt for the greenery on the opposing South African side.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

At the recent planting event, photos of Goodall amid trees and greenery were displayed on a table near the entrance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The home is being sold unfurnished and boasts a stunning backyard that is fit for entertaining, thanks to its lush greenery and resort-style pool, waterfall, slide, and hot tub.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

"I's a very different offering up there. You've still got beaches, but then you've got greenery and mountains and wildlife."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Razi leaned back, feeling the increased speed and coolness of the wind as the greenery on either side passed in a blur.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook

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