/see"neuh ree/ , n. , pl. sceneries .
1. the general appearance of a place; the aggregate of features that give character to a landscape.
2. hangings, draperies, structures, etc., used on a stage to represent a locale or furnish decorative background.
3. chew the scenery , to act melodramatically; overact.
[ 1740-50; SCENE + -ERY ]
Syn. 1. terrain, view, surroundings.