noun
scenery
SEE-nuh-ree
noun
1
The natural landscape and views of a place, especially when attractive.
"They stopped to admire the mountain scenery."
2
The painted backdrops and props used on a theatre stage.
"The crew changed the scenery between acts."
How to Use Scenery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe natural view of a place, or the backdrops used in a play.
Common pairings
beautiful scenery
stage scenery
change of scenery
Word Forms
sceneries plural
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Etymology
From "scene" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ery."