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scenery

scen·er·y [ snəree ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. surroundings: landscape or natural surroundings, especially when regarded as picturesque
admired the scenery from the hotel balcony

2. theatrical backdrop: the set or decorated background for a play, movie, or opera

[Mid-18th century. Alteration of obsolete scenary "scenario of a play or opera" < Italian scenario (see scenario)]
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