Definition

Noun: 1. Green foliage; green plants collectively: Refers to green leaves, plants, or vegetation, especially when considered as a group or mass. 2. (Less common) A place where plants are grown; a greenhouse or conservatory.

Examples of Usage

Advanced Usage

• "A splash of greenery": A small, noticeable amount of plants or foliage, often used to describe decoration.
  • The room felt sterile until we added a splash of greenery with some potted plants.
• "Lush greenery": Describes vegetation that is very rich, abundant, and healthy.
  • The path led through a valley of lush greenery.

Variants and Related Words

• Green (adj/n): The color; or an area of grassy land (e.g., ).
• Greens (n, plural): Leafy green vegetables (e.g., spinach, kale).
• Greenhouse (n): A glass building used for growing plants; the more common modern term for the second, rare meaning of "greenery."

Synonyms

• Foliage: The leaves of a plant or tree.
• Vegetation: Plants in general, especially the plant life of a particular region.
• Verdure: (Literary) Lush green vegetation.

Antonyms

• Barrenness: The state of being empty of life or vegetation.
• Desert: A dry, often sandy area with little to no vegetation.

Noun

1. green foliage