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View synonyms for scenery

scenery

[ see-nuh-ree ]

noun

  1. the general appearance of a place; the aggregate of features that give character to a landscape.

    Synonyms: view, terrain

  2. hangings, draperies, structures, etc., used on a stage to represent a locale or furnish decorative background.


scenery

/ ˈsiːnərɪ /

noun

  1. the natural features of a landscape
  2. theatre the painted backcloths, stage structures, etc, used to represent a location in a theatre or studio
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of scenery1

First recorded in 1740–50; scene + -ery
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Word History and Origins

Origin of scenery1

C18: from Italian scenario
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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms
  1. chew the scenery, to act melodramatically; overact.
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Example Sentences

Part of the Lake District National Park Unesco World Heritage Site, Windermere is home to more than 14,000 people and its scenery attracts an estimated seven million visitors per year.

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In an effort to keep from spiraling about her husband, Jaclyn rallies the ladies for a shift in scenery.

"It's time for everyone to get away, get a change of scenery and work hard wherever cricket takes you next."

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"From proposals to PBs, we've enjoyed stunning scenery and made memories to last a lifetime," he said.

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The new setting also gives us plenty of rich themes to explore — like embarrassing Westerners who travel to Asia seeking spiritual enlightenment — and beautiful scenery to look at.

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