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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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 30 Jan. 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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