Synonyms of leaf

leaf 1 of 2

verb

as in to flip

to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner

we must have spent hours leafing through wallpaper books before we found something we both liked

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flip
• thumb
• skim
• riffle
• scan
• look over
• glance (at)
• dip
• browse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• study
• pore (over)

leaf

2 of 2

noun

as in sheet

Related Words

• sheet
• slice
• flake
• lamina
• splint
• sliver
• plate
• splinter
• chip
• scale
• lamella

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leaf

Verb

At the site, trees are leafing as workers add finishing touches. — Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026

But other begonia varieties have foliage that can hold its own in the garden when the plants aren't flowering, too, like the Polka Dot begonia (Begonia maculata) and the orange-leafed 'Autumn Crinkle' begonia, a rhizomatous hybrid. — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026

Noun

Shaped like a giant leaf, this attractive play mat comes with six hanging plush toys that can be detached when your baby is ready for tummy time games. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Most of all, Kay praises the formula for its smoothing and radiance-boosting effects, which can be chalked up to humectants like glycerin and propylene glycol, plus brightening Japanese persimmon leaf extract and camellia seed oil. — Jenny Berg, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026