Meaning & use
change in scenery
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Meanings
phrasecountable
a move to different surroundings that makes life feel fresh and interesting again.
Grammar: Countable: use a change in scenery or a change of scenery. The plural changes in scenery is rare but possible.
Patterns
- a change in scenery
- need a change in scenery
- get a change in scenery
- a change in scenery from something
After ten years in the same office, I needed a change in scenery.
They rented a cottage by the lake for a change in scenery.
A change in scenery can help you feel more creative.
phrasecountable
a different view or environment, especially when traveling or resting.
Grammar: Often used after for or as: for a change in scenery, as a change in scenery.
Patterns
- for a change in scenery
- as a change in scenery
- enjoy a change in scenery
We drove to the coast for a change in scenery.
She went to the mountains as a change in scenery.
The new café offers a change in scenery from the usual lunch spots.
Common combinations
- a change in scenery
- A change in scenery might do you good.
- need a change in scenery
- I need a change in scenery after this long winter.
- for a change in scenery
- Let's go to the park for a change in scenery.
- a change in scenery from
- The trip was a change in scenery from the daily routine.
Synonyms and how they differ
- change of scenery
- This is the more common variant; use it in the same way, especially with a.
- change of pace
- This focuses on a different speed or rhythm of activity, not on the physical surroundings.
- fresh start
- This suggests beginning something completely new, often after a difficult period, not just a new view.
Opposites
Word family
Commonly confused: change in scenery or change of scenery?
change in scenery vs change of scenery
This is the standard variant; change in scenery is also correct but less frequent. Both mean the same thing.
Practice
After months of working from home, I really need ___.
Choose one answer.
The phrase a change in scenery is correct and natural here. A change of scenery is also correct, but the question asks for the phrase with in, and option 0 uses the correct article and preposition. Option 2 lacks an article, and option 3 uses the definite article the, which is not appropriate for a general need.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “change in scenery”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.