Scenery
ˈsiːnəri
Definitions
2 meaningsThe natural features of a place, such as the physical surroundings.
ˈsiːnəri
The natural features of a landscape considered visually or aesthetically.
The artists were inspired by the beautiful scenery of the countryside.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're on a beautiful hike and you stop to look around. The mountains, trees, and rivers you see? That's the scenery! It's just the pretty view you're enjoying.
👶 For kids: The pretty things you see outside, like the mountains and the trees!
More Examples
We chose this campsite because of its stunning mountain scenery.
The movie's director used CGI to enhance the futuristic scenery.
How It's Used
"The stunning scenery of the mountains captivated the hikers."
"The train journey offered spectacular scenery along the coast."
"She was a passionate photographer, always looking for the best scenery."
The decorations, backdrops, and other visual elements used on a stage or in a film to represent a place.
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The painted backgrounds and props used to create the setting of a play.
The play’s scenery included a painted backdrop of a medieval castle.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're watching a play. The background and everything that makes it look like a castle or a forest? That's the scenery! It's how they create the world of the play.
👶 For kids: The things in a play that make it look like a different place!
More Examples
The crew worked hard to assemble the scenery before opening night.
The detailed scenery added to the realism of the film.
How It's Used
"The elaborate scenery transformed the stage into a bustling marketplace."
"The movie's special effects team created the stunning scenery for the alien planet."
From French *scène* ('scene') + -*ery*. The term was used in theater, originally referring to the painted backgrounds and props used on a stage to represent a place or setting.
Originally referring to stage backgrounds, the meaning broadened over time to encompass natural landscapes.
Memory tip
Think of the 'scene' in a movie – it's the backdrop, the scenery.
Word Origin
"scene, stage, or setting"