leafy

adjective

ˈlē-fē 

leafier; leafiest

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

Synonyms

• green
• grown
• lush
• luxuriant
• overgrown
• verdant

Examples of leafy in a Sentence

the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer

Recent Examples on the Web

The company said that all of its leafy greens are subjected to a robust sampling and pathogen testing program. —Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025

Try sprinkling chia seeds over leafy greens, roasted vegetables, quinoa, or rice bowls or mixing them into dressings. —Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025

Imagine a flavor that’s reminiscent of both earthy carrots and herbaceous parsley, all in one leafy green package. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025

In warmer months, the leafy patio is the place to be, buzzing with locals and visitors who know this is where Polish flavors get a bold, contemporary twist. —Lanee Lee, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing leafy

• leafy liverwort
• leafy spurge

Rhymes for leafy

• beefy

Kids Definition

leafy

adjective

ˈlē-fē 

leafier; leafiest

1

a

: having or full of leaves

leafy woodlands

b

: consisting mostly of leaves

leafy vegetables

2

: resembling a leaf