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

“I think people are really embracing this idea that even brief changes of scenery can really recharge you, your mind and spirit.”

From Los Angeles Times

In these big games, he doesn’t just chew the scenery, he orders it rare and asks for seconds.

From The Wall Street Journal

He admired the scenery in Cuba and said he was happy it wasn’t “in a hurricane zone.”

From Salon

Developer Jordan Schnitzer, best known for his vast art collection, has also amassed a string of West Coast homes that he values as much for sentiment as scenery.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s still paradise because of the scenery and how beautiful it is here,” she adds.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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