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

Closer to the lobby is the quaint Minsheng district, a leafy and walkable grid of low-slung streets filled with mom-and-pop shops, neighborhood shrines, and increasingly, indie cafes and design studios. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026

In the spring and summer, wild rabbits need grasses, clovers, weeds, leafy greens, and flowers. —Campbell Vaughn, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026

While yes, there is clearly lettuce in this salad, in this case, the leafy greens are simply an ornamental garnish. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026

Common sources of dietary fiber include whole grains, leafy greens, and legumes. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 Feb. 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