# greenery

/ˈɡɹinɝi/ (US) · /ɡɹˈiːnəɹi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/greenery
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

the collection of plants and trees in an area. You use this word to describe a place that looks healthy and full of life.

For teachers: the collective mass of plants, shrubs, and trees in a particular area. Often used to describe the aesthetic or environmental quality of a landscape.

## Examples

- The park is full of greenery.
- The city council planted more greenery along the streets to help reduce the urban heat island effect.
- The restoration project aimed to reintroduce native greenery to the industrial site, transforming the concrete wasteland into a thriving habitat for local wildlife.

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