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
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
Founded in 1898 and located on a leafy campus in the Berkshires, Miss Hall’s School is one of the first girls’ boarding schools in New England.
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Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
In the 1980s and ’90s, as advances in agriculture, shipping, and food culture increased Americans’ access to a variety of produce, chefs started swapping out the traditional romaine for whatever the leafy green of the moment was: little gem, arugula, frisée.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2024
His proposal: two 44-unit senior housing projects that would be a stark contrast to the multimillion-dollar homes on leafy Mora Drive.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
Roundhouse Deli’s menu ranges from side dishes like leafy salad to sandwiches assembled with hot pastrami and cheesesteak.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
Therefore, the okapi’s additional homes outside the leafy vegetation are in Congolese bank notes as well as the logo of the Institute in Congo for the Conservation of Nature (ICCN).
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Get the recipe > Sorrel Not to be confused with the tart leafy green of the same name, this beverage is made from hibiscus.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024
Nutrition Nook, sponsored by Kroger with support from 80 Acres Farms, where festival goers will gain insight into growing leafy greens indoors and watch local chefs prepare nutritious foods to encourage a journey to eating with health in mind.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
The nutrients in grains, beans, nuts, seeds, and dark leafy greens help the body regulate everyday processes like blood sugar, blood pressure, and nerve functions.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
In the 1980s and ’90s, as advances in agriculture, shipping, and food culture increased Americans’ access to a variety of produce, chefs started swapping out the traditional romaine for whatever the leafy green of the moment was: little gem, arugula, frisée.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2024
His proposal: two 44-unit senior housing projects that would be a stark contrast to the multimillion-dollar homes on leafy Mora Drive.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
Roundhouse Deli’s menu ranges from side dishes like leafy salad to sandwiches assembled with hot pastrami and cheesesteak.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
Therefore, the okapi’s additional homes outside the leafy vegetation are in Congolese bank notes as well as the logo of the Institute in Congo for the Conservation of Nature (ICCN).
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Get the recipe > Sorrel Not to be confused with the tart leafy green of the same name, this beverage is made from hibiscus.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024
Nutrition Nook, sponsored by Kroger with support from 80 Acres Farms, where festival goers will gain insight into growing leafy greens indoors and watch local chefs prepare nutritious foods to encourage a journey to eating with health in mind.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
The nutrients in grains, beans, nuts, seeds, and dark leafy greens help the body regulate everyday processes like blood sugar, blood pressure, and nerve functions.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leafy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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leafy
adjective
leafier; leafiest
1
a
: having or full of leaves
leafy woodlands
b
: consisting mostly of leaves
leafy vegetables
2
: resembling a leaf
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