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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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Artisanal makers of goat cheeses can be found along undulating roads through greenery that dead end at the foreboding promontory of Cabo Espichel.

From The Wall Street Journal

In one corner, Biles and Owens have added a potted plant to inject some greenery into the room, while floor-to-ceiling curtains hang over the sliding walls of glass.

From MarketWatch

“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

I had a clear view of the restaurant space, which was shaded by a white wooden pergola threaded with fake greenery.

From Literature

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