in leaf

phrase

: bearing new leaves

By the end of April, most trees are in leaf.

Examples of in leaf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many butterfly and moth species lay pupae in leaf litter, so throwing away leaves each fall may be getting rid of these beneficial insects, too. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

For wildlife, beneficial insects like butterfly caterpillars, moth pupae and beetles can overwinter in leaf litter. — Pam Rosendal, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026

Aspen flower buds that began developing in leaf axils over the summer now become increasingly available. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

Many insects thrive in leaf litter and insect-eating birds will be attracted. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for in leaf

• belief
• broadleaf
• debrief
• flyleaf
• khalif
• kharif
• longleaf
• massif
• motif
• relief
• saif
• serif