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

Foods rich in nitrates, like pomegranates, leafy greens, and beets, help relax blood vessels for better blood flow. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 Apr. 2026

Anyone growing brassicas should know that the broad, leafy surfaces of these plants offer both food and shelter for a variety of insects, making regular monitoring essential throughout the growing season. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026

All this shrimp dish is missing is a crusty baguette, a leafy side salad, and a cold glass of white wine. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026

Unlike leafy greens that spoil quickly, beets hold up in the fridge for weeks. —Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 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