scenery
|sce/ner/y|
B2
/ˈsiːnəri/
natural landscape
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scenery' originates from the Italian word 'scena,' which meant 'stage' or 'scene.'
Historical Evolution
'scena' transformed into the French word 'scène,' and eventually became the modern English word 'scenery' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'stage or scene,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'natural landscape.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35