English · Nature & Environment
leafy
/ˈliːfi/
[/ˈliːfi/]
having many leaves
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Having many leaves, or with many trees and plants. It often describes green, pleasant places.
Example
They live on a quiet, leafy street.
They live on a quiet, leafy street.
Etymology
From 'leaf' (Old English 'lēaf') plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for green neighborhoods and for leafy vegetables.