leafier; leafiest
1
a
: furnished with or abounding in leaves
leafy woodlands
b
: having broad-bladed leaves
mosses, grasses, and leafy plants
c
: consisting chiefly of leaves
leafy vegetables
2
: resembling a leaf
specifically
: laminate
Examples of leafy in a Sentence
the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Berry Smoothie Smoothies are typically made with fruits like berries, leafy green vegetables, and yogurt.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Prevent malnutrition by regularly including lean meats, leafy greens, eggs, and dairy in their diet to support growth spurts.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 10 Feb. 2026
How to Avoid Issues With Leafy Greens Before eating, cutting, or cooking leafy greens, wash them under clean running water.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leafy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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leafy
adjective
leafier; leafiest
1
a
: having or full of leaves
leafy woodlands
b
: consisting mostly of leaves
leafy vegetables
2
: resembling a leaf
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