scenery

A2 Topic:Theater & Performance

US /ˈsiːnəɹi/ See IPA manual

Freq #9436

Meanings

1

noun
The natural features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and forests, seen as beautiful.

We stopped to admire the mountain scenery.
2

noun
The painted backgrounds and structures used on a stage.

They worked all night painting the scenery for the play.

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Synonyms

2 noun · the painted backgrounds and... scene

Word family

Derived forms scenery-chewerscenery-chewing

Related forms scenescapesceneshifter

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Phrases (1)

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beautiful scenery
natural surroundings that are especially pleasant to look at

Adjective + noun

Proverbs (1)

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If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes
Matching variant: If you aren't the lead dog, the scenery never changes

Etymology

Earlier scenary, from scene + -ary, but now remodelled as scene + -ery.

Topics

Theater & Performance Places & Geography

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