greenery

noun

ˈgrē-nə-rē How to pronounce greenery (audio)
Definition of greenerynext
as in vegetation
green leaves or plants Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery

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Recent Examples of greenery Mond Tropical brutalism at its best, Mond is a design-centric blend of polished concrete and wood surrounded by lush greenery and an ocean backdrop. — Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 To prevent weed spread and enjoy an attractive greenery covering, try an easy-to-grow drought-tolerant groundcover. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 The land is made up of rolling hills, vast greenery and views of the blue Pacific Ocean. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026 Piket is also worried about the potential loss of greenery at the Jackson Cottage site in Brickell. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greenery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
  1. vegetation
  2. foliage
  3. flora
Noun
  • And the Hawk fire is the latest example of the growing threat of destructive urban conflagrations in these zones as the planet warms, vegetation dries out and wildfires become more destructive.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Planes are dropping retardant lines and bulldozers are pushing vegetation aside so the fire won’t have anything to consume.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of vegetation
Noun
  • Cold nights can stress roots and foliage, even when daytime temperatures remain pleasant.
    — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Set the scene Cloaked in dense foliage at the edge of Old Town Key West, the Island House is a haven for gay men looking for comraderie (and more) as part of a tropical vacation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of foliage
Noun
  • During a foray around Toolik Lake, Francis carried a knuckle-sized magnifying lens around his neck like a locket, using it to reveal the wonder of the tiny flora at his feet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Local eco-systems have been respected; a plant nursery on site ensures the development and growth of local species and the preservation of the existing flora and fauna.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of flora

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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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