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

Wilson was clad in a black top with a brightly colored leaf pattern and a black beanie. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Heartleaf is also antimicrobial, and works alongside wintergreen leaf—a natural source of beta hydroxy acid—to clear pores. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 July 2026