noun
greenery
GREE-nuh-ree
Greenery (noun) means Green plants, foliage, or vegetation. Example: “The balcony was filled with lush greenery.”
noun
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Green plants, foliage, or vegetation.
"The balcony was filled with lush greenery."
"Hotel lobbies often use greenery to soften the space."
How to use greenery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlants and foliage in general, especially when used to describe or decorate a space.
Common pairings
lush greenery
surrounded by greenery
add some greenery
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Word forms
- Plural
- greeneries
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The balcony was filled with lush _____.
Etymology
From green plus the suffix -ery, following the same pattern as words like "bakery" or "shrubbery."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for greenery
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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.
