foliage

noun

ˈfō-lē-ij How to pronounce foliage (audio)
Definition of foliagenext
as in vegetation
green leaves or plants decided the office needed more foliage and bought a few plants

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Recent Examples of foliage Like deer, which are also browsers, grouse eat the foliage of woody plants, twigs, catkins (flowers) and buds. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026 Candice and her family took seven plane rides to reach this remarkably undeveloped island, which runs for miles through dense tropical foliage. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 Gutter guards are designed to solve specific drainage issues caused by surrounding foliage and weather conditions. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foliage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foliage
  1. vegetation
  2. flora
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  • The regulations seek to reduce the risk of fire following paths of vegetation and flammable materials to homes, and also to help keep homes from catching fire because embers ignited materials beside them.
    — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • On the ground, however, vegetation diversity plummeted, turning vibrant ecosystems into simplified, degraded habitats.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of vegetation
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  • Meandering paths bring visitors through separate gardens planted with Hill Country and West Texas flora.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Paintings passed down vital wisdom about flora and fauna while candidly documenting the full spectrum of human life—from group dances and hunts to intimacy, reproductive cycles, and rituals.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of flora

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