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 of leafy

• lush
• green
• grown
• dense

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

Adding antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, leafy greens, seeds, and nuts can enhance the benefits of protein shakes and smoothies. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 May 2026

Ayers says local landscape architect Roger Dorer of Bremec Group planted over 20,000 trees at Playmore, creating a leafy barrier between it and the rest of the Kirtland. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 May 2026

Surround your firepit area with leafy plants and colorful blooms to create your own backyard escape. —Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026

Plant green and spring onions with lettuces and leafy greens. —Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 3 May 2026

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