You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for April 18.

Today’s word is scenery, spelled s-c-e-n-e-r-y.

scenery /ˈsiːnəri/ ●●○ noun [uncountable]

the general appearance of the natural environment, especially when it is beautiful

beautiful/breathtaking/spectacular scenery

They stopped at the top of the hill to admire the scenery.

The scenery was beautiful and the people were really friendly.

We drove through some stunning scenery.

enjoy/take in the scenery (=spend time looking at beautiful scenery)

Relax with a glass of local wine while you take in the beautiful scenery.

We went for a drive to enjoy the scenery.

But Fossil Creek's swimming holes and scenery draw hordes of visitors.

— Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, "Fossil Creek permits are on sale now. Here's when you need a reservation, how to get one," 2 Mar. 2021

The trip is a continuous, ever-changing panorama of scenery, too great for words to describe.

— Mary Ann Ashcraft, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Carroll Yesteryears: 1929 letter details Carroll County natives’ trip to Alaska," 12 Mar. 2021

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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