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   scenery

   /ˈsiːn(ə)ri/

   noun

   • 1. the natural features of a landscape considered in terms of their appearance, especially when picturesque: "spectacular views of mountain scenery" Similar landscapecountrysidecountryterraintopographysettingsurroundingsenvironmentviewvistapanoramaprospectoutlookcityscapetownscaperoofscaperiverscapeseascapewaterscapesnowscape
   • 2. the painted background used to represent natural features or other surroundings on a theatre stage or film set: "they had all helped with scenery and costumes" Similar stage setsetflatsbackdropdrop curtainsettingbackgrounddecorbackclothcoulissemise en scène

   Word Origin early 18th century (earlier as scenary): from scene + -ary1, after Italian scenario (see scenario). The change in the ending was due to association with -ery.

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