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scenery

[see-nuh-ree]

noun

  1. the general appearance of a place; the aggregate of features that give character to a landscape.

    Synonyms: ,
  2. hangings, draperies, structures, etc., used on a stage to represent a locale or furnish decorative background.



scenery

/ ˈːəɪ /

noun

  1. the natural features of a landscape

  2. theatre the painted backcloths, stage structures, etc, used to represent a location in a theatre or studio

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of scenery1

First recorded in 1740–50; scene + -ery
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of scenery1

C18: from Italian scenario
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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms
  1. chew the scenery, to act melodramatically; overact.

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When Robert Marshall first walked the West Highland Way in 1993, he completed the 96-mile route in just three days - but he barely had time to take in the dramatic scenery that makes it famous.

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He confessed they have loved watching the show back because of how much of the scenery the contestants miss while racing.

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The scenery has been breath-taking, but for me, this show is as much about its contestants as the race and travelling.

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But when we do, the scenery is pristine.

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The Lancaster-born player had been with United for over 20 years - first attending a soccer school at the club aged five - but made the decision to have a change of scenery.

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