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

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

Certain birds like to forage for insects in leaf litter, especially when feeding their young, says Parkins. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026

For example, bumble bee queens, firefly larvae, and some species of lady beetles and wasps overwinter in leaf litter. — Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for in leaf

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