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

At Dior, the set was a leafy hothouse, also evoking escapism. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Armed with a basket and a stick, her keen eyes scanned the damp, leafy undergrowth. — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026

Happily, this endeavor pays off in the form of two delightful evenings in the leafy oasis of Austin Gardens. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Lettuce and other leafy foods with multiple layers pose a higher risk of contamination, but with a vigorous wash and peeling the outer layers, even the greens can be saved. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 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