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Scenery

noun

the view of a place or stage background.

7 letters 3 syllables

What does Scenery mean?

the view of a place or stage background.

Dictionary definition

The natural features of a place, or the background pieces used on a stage.

Example sentences

Scenery in a sentence

easy

The mountain scenery looked beautiful from the bus window.

medium

The play used painted scenery to show a forest.

hard

Vivid scenery can make a setting feel real to the reader.

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Practice the meaning of Scenery

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does scenery mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to scenery?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for scenery?

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Scenery

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Synonyms

Words like Scenery

landscapeClose in meaning when scenery means the view of a place or stage background.
viewClose in meaning when scenery means the view of a place or stage background.
stage settingClose in meaning when scenery means the view of a place or stage background.
Antonyms

Opposite words

blank spaceContrasts with scenery in the meaning the view of a place or stage background.
plain backgroundContrasts with scenery in the meaning the view of a place or stage background.
Synonym practice

Want to practice scenery synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The scenery showed mountains and trees," then compare close word choices. Practice scenery synonyms.

Word family

Scenery word family

Base word

scenery

adjective

scenic

Related word form.

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Student support

Understand Scenery

Hint for students

Scenery means the natural or outdoor view around a place. It can include mountains, trees, water, fields, or the sky.

Common mix-up

Scenery is not the same as scene in every use. A scene can be any part of a story or event; scenery usually means the view or background around you.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows scenery without using the word scenery. Model sentence: From the hilltop, we could see blue lakes, dark forests, and snowy peaks. Clue words: hilltop, blue lakes, dark forests, snowy peaks Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show the view of a place?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The mountain scenery made everyone stop and take pictures." Why does scenery fit better than furniture?