scenery

[see-nuh-ree] /ˈsi nə ri/
noun, plural sceneries.
1.
the general appearance of a place; the aggregate of features that give character to a landscape.
2.
hangings, draperies, structures, etc., used on a stage to represent a locale or furnish decorative background.
Idioms
3.
chew the scenery, to act melodramatically; overact.
Origin
1740-50; scene + -ery
Synonyms
1. terrain, view, surroundings.
Examples from the web for scenery
  • At this famously tough-to-make-the-space-work theater in the round, the scenery has been stood on its head, literally.
  • Because fabulous scenery attracts people with fabulous amounts of money.
  • Gorgeous scenery and rich history form the backdrop for these winning new games featuring puzzles, quizzes, and much more.
  • Strolling through an equatorial rain forest or a northern pine forest can be thrilling enough, if only for the lavish scenery.
  • But the scenery there has changed as dramatically as clothing fashions.
  • And they're well surrounded in a clutter of scenery such as you get on the stage.
  • Marketing campaigns that trade on the country's unspoilt scenery and laid-back culture also help.
  • Pretty scenery isn't going to change either of these facts.
  • The light there is incredible, to say nothing of the scenery.
  • It helps if the roads have great scenery and no cops, and smooth pavement is always a plus.
British Dictionary definitions for scenery

scenery

/ˈsiːnərɪ/
noun (pl) -eries
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
Word Origin
C18: from Italian scenario
Word Origin and History for scenery
n.

"decoration of a theater stage," 1770, earlier scenary; see scene + -ery. Meaning "a landscape or view, a pictorial scene" is from 1777.

Slang definitions & phrases for scenery

scenery

Related Terms

chew up the scenery