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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Set on a leafy half acre of land, this lovely cottage is less than two miles away from the beach and offers a scenic back deck complete with chaise lounges, an outdoor shower, and a dining table for six. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 To the couple’s surprise, the lush design featured edible elements of cauliflower heads and leafy cabbage. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 The interior of his Paris pied-à-terre, a grand 19th-century apartment on a leafy avenue radiating off the Arc de Triomphe, is just as maximalist. — Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Situated on a leafy corner of Buenos Aires’s prestigious Recoleta district, Sofitel Buenos Aires seamlessly blends French art de vivre with rich Argentine culture. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leafy

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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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