foliage

noun

ˈfō-lē-ij How to pronounce foliage (audio)
Definition of foliagenext
as in vegetation
green leaves or plants decided the office needed more foliage and bought a few plants

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Recent Examples of foliage From faux foliage on the ceiling to animal sounds playing softly in the bathroom stalls, the whole experience feels as if the Rainforest Cafe was rebranded for adults with deep pockets. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 The famous mutant school is located in Westchester, and the fall foliage suggests school may be in session soon. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026 Intense sunlight activates the acetic acid in the vinegar and quickly kills the foliage, burning it within hours. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026 Drip irrigation delivers water directly where plants need it, which produces denser foliage and, in turn, more shade. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for foliage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foliage
  1. vegetation
  2. flora
Noun
  • Goats have become a useful tool in clearing unwanted vegetation in Pittsburgh's parks and green spaces.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • That requires them to work backward from the aftermath, examine how the terrain and vegetation burned and eliminate plausible accidental causes.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of vegetation
Noun
  • This hot-stone bath is inspired by local traditions and the surrounding flora.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Before New York became a sprawling metropolis, its rolling hills, deep valleys, and tidal salt marshes were part of a larger estuarine ecosystem that was home to countless flora and fauna.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of flora

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