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 As the bear begins to show, Jackson County’s foliage will be turning. — Eva Flowe october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 Consult the foliage tracker that Vermont keeps in September and October for tips on where to see the most vivid displays of fall color. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 Some of the best fall foliage in the country is just an hour's drive from Pittsburgh, according to a new ranking. — CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 With changing seasons, Autumn's foliage is an enchanting match for the resort’s large windows and suite patios– where all guests are completely surrounded by the changing colors of the season. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foliage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foliage
  1. vegetation
  2. flora
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  • Red-flag warnings cover much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, where dry vegetation, low humidity and heat could help new fires spread quickly, especially west of the 405 Freeway.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Eligible nonprofits would be required to help homeowners reduce wildfire risk through vegetation management, maintaining defensible space, home hardening, evacuation planning, emergency alerts and communications and other fire mitigation activities.
    — Haley Parsley October 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of vegetation
Noun
  • The exhibit will also highlight how the jeweler has taken inspiration from the natural world, including humble flora and fauna like dandelions and flies.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Inky skies and tall, wan grasses color a world where the outsides match the insides of people, emotional weather syncopated to the actual climate and flora.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of flora

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