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

The scenery doesn’t take center stage until the first full day when you traverse Colorado, at points feeling like you are floating down the Colorado River.

From The Wall Street Journal

The scenery now shifts to the vital home game against Fulham - where Frank must again convince his detractors he has foundations to build on.

From BBC

The fresh air and scenery at the Rose Bowl are the best maybe in the country.

From Los Angeles Times

The scenery for England's World Cup auditions now shifts to Tirana against Albania on Sunday - with it all still to play for in the battle for places.

From BBC

Life’s worries seem distant when we’re pedaling for hours, watching for traffic, admiring scenery, figuring out where to camp next.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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