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

Best for a quiet neighborhood retreat Tucked away in the smart, leafy Chamberi neighborhood, some ten minutes’ drive from the city center, this Relais & Chateaux hotel in a small 19th-century mansion is all about discreet luxury. — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

These leafy houseplants are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Try adding lupini beans to a salad with leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a whole grain such as farro. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026

Other dark leafy greens, such as Swiss chard and collard greens, are good sources, too. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 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