greenery
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for greenery, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Green plants, foliage, or vegetation.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use greenery
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
lush greenery
surrounded by greenery
add some greenery
Etymology
From green plus the suffix -ery, following the same pattern as words like "bakery" or "shrubbery."
Full origin of greenery →Frequently asked questions
What does “greenery” mean?
The word “greenery” means green plants, foliage, or vegetation. In plain terms, plants and foliage in general, especially when used to describe or decorate a space.
How do you pronounce “greenery”?
“Greenery” is pronounced GREE-nuh-ree (/ˈɡɹiːnəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “greenery” in a sentence?
Here is “greenery” used in a sentence: “The balcony was filled with lush greenery.”
What part of speech is “greenery”?
“Greenery” is a noun.