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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In terms of actual whole foods, almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, and green leafy vegetables such as spinach and chard also have a high vitamin E content and are therefore among the best foods to eat for eye health. Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024 My salads include dark leafy greens like spinach or kale, and baked tofu or a serving of black beans for protein. Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024 My main ingredient is leafy greens, with a large portion of raw spinach, kale, collard greens, etc. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024 At New York Fashion Week in February, leafy hues like Fern, Aventurine and Golden Palm as three of the most popular colors favored by designers. Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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