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 Everything else here is fair game, and it's all set to the backdrop of North Florida foliage, giving hikers the perfect taste of Tallahassee for their game week trip. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 As leaf-peeping season is set to begin, fall foliage will turn the canvas of Connecticut’s tree line into an array of red, orange and yellow leaves. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 Pair bulbs with plants like hostas or ferns to hide fading foliage and extend garden color through the seasons. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026 My bromeliads with red centers of foliage have produced offshoots. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foliage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foliage
  1. vegetation
  2. flora
Noun
  • And the Hawk fire is the latest example of the growing threat of destructive urban conflagrations in these zones as the planet warms, vegetation dries out and wildfires become more destructive.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Planes are dropping retardant lines and bulldozers are pushing vegetation aside so the fire won’t have anything to consume.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of vegetation
Noun
  • During a foray around Toolik Lake, Francis carried a knuckle-sized magnifying lens around his neck like a locket, using it to reveal the wonder of the tiny flora at his feet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Local eco-systems have been respected; a plant nursery on site ensures the development and growth of local species and the preservation of the existing flora and fauna.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of flora

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“Foliage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foliage. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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