noun
Etymology
Origin of greenery
Example Sentences
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Already, the club’s lush greenery looks like it could use a lick of paint.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Analysts blame the rising temperatures in Lagos on climate change, its coastal location, dense population, limited greenery and heavy traffic.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
“Encircled by mature greenery, privacy hedging, and a motor court with a three-car garage, the property establishes an immediate sense of presence, one that continues inside through its refined, contemporary interiors.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
Public transport connects almost every corner of this tiny country, lush greenery lines the highways and spills out of towering buildings and courtyards, while the pavements are wide, often sheltered, and free of litter.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
“Maybe the woman was getting them a cart,” said Shifa, crawling to the back and looking out through the greenery.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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