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Scenery Meaning, Examples & Common Uses (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：outdoor natural beauty (scenery)
scenery
/ˈsiːnəri/
n.
the natural beauty of the outdoors, like mountains, lakes, and forests that you see when you look around.
outdoor natural beauty
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/ˈaʊt.dɔːr ˈnætʃərəl ˈbjuːti/
n.
Refers to the visual appearance of the natural environment, especially beautiful views of countryside, mountains, forests, and other outdoor features.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'scaena' (stage) via French 'scène'; related to 'scene'.
💡 Mnemonic
See the 'scene' in 'scenery' – imagine a picture-perfect view that looks like a stage backdrop.
📖 Example
We took the train so we could enjoy the beautiful scenery rolling past the window.
We took the train so we could enjoy the beautiful scenery rolling past the window.
🔗 Collocations
breathtaking scenery – extremely beautiful natural views
mountain scenery – views of mountains and surrounding areas
scenic route – a road that offers attractive views
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
scenic (adj.) – providing or relating to views of natural beauty
scenically (adv.) – in a way that relates to scenery or natural beauty
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'scenery' originally referred to theatrical stage backgrounds (from Latin 'scaena'). In the 18th century, it expanded to describe natural landscapes, as travelers began comparing real views to painted stage scenes.
Meaning 2：theatrical scenery (scenery)
scenery
/ˈsiːnəri/
n.
the painted backgrounds and structures used in plays and movies to create a setting for the actors.
theatrical scenery
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/θiˈætrɪkəl ˈsiːnəri/
n.
Refers to the artificial backgrounds, structures, and painted panels used on stage or in film to create the setting for a performance or movie.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The actor stood in front of a simple painted scenery of a forest while delivering his lines.
The actor stood in front of a simple painted scenery of a forest while delivering his lines.
🔗 Collocations
stage scenery – backdrops and props used on a theatre stage
painted scenery – scenery that is hand-painted to depict a scene
backdrop scenery – the large painted cloth at the back of a stage
🔄 Synonyms
set (n.) – the complete arrangement of scenery and props used in a play or film
backdrop (n.) – a painted cloth hung at the back of a stage as part of the scenery
stage design (n.) – the art or process of designing the visual appearance of a theatrical production
🌱 Derivatives
scenery (n.) – (same as above, but here used in theatrical context)
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