in leaf

idiom

: 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 of the insects found in leaf piles are seeking shelter in preparation for the winter, and the dark, damp piles provide food-rich spots that are perfect for various species. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2024 Spiders, ticks, centipedes, snakes, salamanders and rodents are among the many creatures that can flourish in leaf piles. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024 Fritillary caterpillars burrow in leaf litter at the base of their host plants. Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024 As of early September, the fall foliage prediction map shows no change in leaf colors for much of the U.S., and minimal leaf change in mostly northern states that border Canada and some areas of Utah and Colorado. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in leaf 

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“In leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20leaf. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

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