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Definition of greenery

greenery

/ˈɡriːnəri/
green · er · y
Plural:greeneries
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Adjective:green
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greenery Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Green foliage, growing plants, or vegetation considered collectively, whether in a natural landscape or used as indoor decoration.

Example

"The courtyard was filled with lush tropical greenery that provided shade during the summer months."

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• Rhymes for greenery

• Nearby Words

greenback
greenbelt
greenbul
greenery
greenfield
greenfinch
greenfly

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century, formed in English from the root 'green' (from Old English 'grēne', meaning 'growing' or 'living') and the collective noun suffix '-ery'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Greenery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/greenery
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