scenery

American  

[see-nuh-ree] / ˈsi nə ri /

noun

1. the general appearance of a place; the aggregate of features that give character to a landscape.

   Synonyms:

   view, terrain

2. hangings, draperies, structures, etc., used on a stage to represent a locale or furnish decorative background.

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idioms

1. chew the scenery, to act melodramatically; overact.

scenery British  

/ ˈsiːnərɪ /

noun

1. the natural features of a landscape

2. theatre the painted backcloths, stage structures, etc, used to represent a location in a theatre or studio

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Etymology

Origin of scenery

First recorded in 1740–50; scene + -ery

Example Sentences

For history, scenery and culinary fireworks all packed into a tiny footprint, few U.S. cities can compete with Charleston, S.C.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yunnan, in China’s southwest, draws intrepid travelers for its mountain scenery, rare tea and villages where traditions persevere.

From The Wall Street Journal

He goes to the boathouse for his ablutions, walks his chihuahua around the marina and rides an electric skateboard into the nearby neighborhoods for a change of scenery.

From Los Angeles Times

But in the bargain, you are freeing yourself from worry about aerodynamics or the chronic shortage of U.S. air traffic controllers and gaining access to ground-level scenery and idle hours.

From Los Angeles Times

The Plaza features quaint Spanish village scenery built out of its side walls with background illumination that glows pink and then deep purple, emulating a setting sun as the lights go down.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• backdrop
• decor
• furnishings
• furniture
• landscape
• setting
• spectacle
• terrain