[ˈsiːn(ə)ri], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the natural features of a landscape considered in terms of their appearance, especially when picturesque
(e.g: spectacular views of mountain scenery)

- the painted background used to represent natural features or other surroundings on a theatre stage or film set
(e.g: they had all helped with scenery and costumes)


Phrases:
- change of scenery
- chew the scenery

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