Definition of
scenery has definitions from the fields of theater,geography
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[ noun ] (theater) the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

Synonyms

scene

Examples

"they worked all night painting the scenery"

Used in print

(The Providence Journal...)

The book is by Jerome_Weidman and George_Abbott , music by Jerry_Bock , lyrics by Sheldon_Harnick , choreography by Peter_Gennaro , scenery , costumes and lighting by William and Jean_Eckart , musical direction by Jack_Elliott , and the production was directed by Mr._Abbott .

( Several times recently I have wondered whether shows were being staged for the sake of the script or just to entertain the audience with the spectacle of scenery being shifted right in_front_of their eyes .

(David Stacton, The Judges of the Secret Court....)

Meanwhile it looked at the scenery .

Related terms

stage_set backdrop set_piece masking flat

2
[ noun ] (geography) the appearance of a place

Used in print

(Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)

One of the most desirable features for a park are beautiful views or scenery .

Related terms

vicinity landscape seascape

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Rhymes with

machinery greenery plenary nunnery binary winery finery joinery chicanery refinery cannery gunnery ornery honoree supplementary documentary parliamentary plenary

Phonetic and Homophones

S IY1 N ER0 IY0

Similar Spelling

Schoener Scheiner scunner schemer Schaner scanner schooner Schnur Schoenrock schnorr Schnoor Schnarr Sconyers Sconiers Schumer Schomer schmeer scenario scammer schnorkel scenarist

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