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greenery

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

noun

plural

greeneries
  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

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Etymology

Origin of greenery

First recorded in 1790–1800; green + -ery

Example Sentences

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They've gone for a more polished look - suits, ties, long dresses - but also with a bit of greenery.

From BBC

Like, you’re not really out in nature, but there’s a lot of greenery.

From Los Angeles Times

The center is bursting with greenery – plants that are cared for by the workers themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

“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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Literature