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

Closely related to beets, Swiss chard is a cool-season veggie that is more tolerant of heat than most leafy greens. —Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026

High humidity is good for vegetables that need moisture like broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, peppers, and leafy greens. —Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 26 May 2026

This quaint storybook estate tucked into a leafy enclave about 25 miles north of New York City carries a rare artistic legacy. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 May 2026

Oversize windows look out onto a leafy view. —Katie McDonough, Curbed, 25 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