SCENERY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Scenery

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 18th century (earlier as scenary): from scene + -ary, after Italian scenario (see scenario). The change in the ending was due to association with -ery

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈsiːn(ə)ri
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the natural features of a landscape considered in terms of their appearance, especially when picturesque

Short Definition:

natural features of landscape considered in terms of their appearance

Examples:
  • spectacular views of mountain scenery
Definition:

the painted background used to represent natural features or other surroundings on a theatre stage or film set

Short Definition:

painted background used to represent natural features or other surroundings

Examples:
  • they had all helped with scenery and costumes

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