as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
decided the office needed more foliage and bought a few plants
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of foliage
Jessica Knackert, a Milwaukee wildlife educator and biologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, said one reason is that foliage where coyotes like to conceal themselves becomes sparse at this time of year, as trees lose their leaves and snow starts to fall.
—
Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Zones 5-8 'Atropurpureum' Also known as red-leaf Japanese maple, 'Atropurpureum' offers dramatic foliage that starts out red-purple in spring, fades to greenish bronze, and finally turns red in fall.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The route is especially stunning in the fall, when the roads are lined with fiery fall foliage.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
However, the fall foliage around College Park is brilliant in early fall and Maryland’s stadium has its own, quaint charm.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foliage
Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Zones 5-8 'Atropurpureum' Also known as red-leaf Japanese maple, 'Atropurpureum' offers dramatic foliage that starts out red-purple in spring, fades to greenish bronze, and finally turns red in fall.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The route is especially stunning in the fall, when the roads are lined with fiery fall foliage.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
However, the fall foliage around College Park is brilliant in early fall and Maryland’s stadium has its own, quaint charm.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foliage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foliage
Noun
-
Timber, litter and understory vegetation are the main fuels driving the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
-
Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The reserve is dedicated to reforesting native flora and preserving vital wildlife corridors.—
Lily Bunker,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
-
Her role will focus on the preservation of the site’s flora and fauna and on developing public programming within its gardens.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Foliage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foliage. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share