greenery

[gree-nuh-ree]

noun

plural

greeneries 

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

“There’s a lot of research that says that a relationship to greenery and nature is something that lowers stress levels and is relaxing,” Pelli says.

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Dawn hasn’t even broken, but I can still see the thick trees, lively greenery, bold architecture, and bright billboards that line the roads.

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“It looks more like a jungle than a school. Why has no one cut down this greenery?”

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Schools of fish swirled out from the greenery.

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The property is surrounded by lush greenery and features a resort-style pool.

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