plural sceneries
1
: the painted scenes or hangings and accessories used on a theater stage
2
: a picturesque view or landscape
3
: one's usual surroundings
needed a change of scenery
Synonyms of scenery
Examples of scenery in a Sentence
She designed the scenery for the play.
The scenery showed a forest.
We went for a drive to enjoy the scenery.
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From cultural parades to spa time, our quick island getaway was not only a change of scenery but also a lesson in balance.
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Kareema Bee, Parents, 31 Dec. 2025
With a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities available, Pacific Beach residents have no shortage of ways to stay active and connected while enjoying the area’s coastal scenery and mild weather in the new year.
—Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Grandparents can settle on a bench and take in the scenery while kids can play on the playgrounds.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
For the ultimate viewing experience, guests can book one of the two glass igloos on the observation deck for all-night views of the spectacular scenery.
—Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
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Kareema Bee, Parents, 31 Dec. 2025
With a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities available, Pacific Beach residents have no shortage of ways to stay active and connected while enjoying the area’s coastal scenery and mild weather in the new year.
—Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Grandparents can settle on a bench and take in the scenery while kids can play on the playgrounds.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
For the ultimate viewing experience, guests can book one of the two glass igloos on the observation deck for all-night views of the spectacular scenery.
—Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Scenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenery. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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scenery
noun
scen·ery
ˈsēn-(ə-)rē 
1
: the painted scenes or hangings and accessories used on a theater stage
2
: a view or landscape resembling a beautiful painting
mountain scenery
3
: one's usual surroundings
needed a change of scenery
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