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

Klinger notes that nutrient content can vary widely among leafy greens, with arugula falling somewhere in the middle. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026

Today, the pyramid is surrounded by parks, leafy streets and upscale apartment buildings in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Remove the stems from the kale by grasping the leafy part and pulling off the stem. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Also avoid taking calcium supplements with foods rich in iron content, such as leafy green vegetables. — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 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