leafy

adjective

ˈlē-fē How to pronounce leafy (audio)
leafier; leafiest
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1
a
: furnished with or abounding in leaves
leafy woodlands
b
: having broad-bladed leaves
mosses, grasses, and leafy plants
c
: consisting chiefly of leaves
leafy vegetables
2
: resembling a leaf
specifically : laminate

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the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer
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The Bees & Greens tours also include a visit to the on-site garden, where the hotel grows all its lettuce, kale, and other leafy greens to be used in the restaurant, ensuring sustainability and freshness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Dumas said the Harvest Stand — which is visible from Sheridan Road — opens in early July with herbs and leafy greens. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 Hike the half-mile Old Baldy Trail in Petoskey State Park for leafy views of Little Traverse Bay. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Klinger notes that nutrient content can vary widely among leafy greens, with arugula falling somewhere in the middle. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leafy

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of leafy was in the 15th century

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leafy

adjective
ˈlē-fē How to pronounce leafy (audio)
leafier; leafiest
1
a
: having or full of leaves
leafy woodlands
b
: consisting mostly of leaves
leafy vegetables
2
: resembling a leaf
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