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

Examples of leafy in a Sentence

the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer
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Green harvesting spares the air, preserves topsoil, and provides leafy residue to turn into byproducts and mulch, thereby creating new sources of revenue and jobs. Colin Walkes, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025 Garlic mustard is easiest to identify in late spring of its second year when leafy stalks are topped with small, white, four-petal flowers. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2025 Landscaped by Gustafson Porter + Bowman, the rare slice of green space in the heart of central London not only acts as a leafy oasis but can also be appreciated through the home’s grand windows. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 June 2025 To get started, Andrews recommended: Swapping out refined grains, such as white bread, for whole grains Adding in a few weekly servings of dark leafy greens Snacking on a handful of roasted nuts every week Making a weekly frozen berry smoothie Adhering to the MIND diet can be pricey, however. Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for leafy

Word History

First Known Use

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

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

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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leafy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

leafy

adjective
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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