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Leafy for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: 'lifi

What does Leafy really mean?

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Leafy is a word that describes something that is covered with or has a lot of leaves. You know how trees have those green things that grow on their branches? Well, when we say something is "leafy," it means that it has a lot of those green things, like a tree. Imagine walking through a big forest full of tall trees, and all you can see are those thousands of green leaves surrounding you. That's what it means for something to be "leafy."

But "leafy" can also be used in a different way. Have you ever seen a salad? It's made up of different vegetables like lettuce, spinach, or kale. When we say a salad is "leafy," it means that most of the ingredients or the main part of the salad are these green leaf-like veggies. It's like the leaves of the salad are the star of the show, just like the green leaves on a tree.

So, to sum it up, when we say something is "leafy," it typically means that it is covered with or has a lot of leaves, just like a tree in a forest, or it refers to a salad that is filled with green, leaf-like vegetables.

Revised and Fact checked by David Williams on 2023-10-29 00:56:37

Leafy In a sentece

Learn how to use Leafy inside a sentece

  • The park is surrounded by tall, leafy trees that provide shade.
  • In the autumn, the trees change color and their leafy branches become red, orange, and yellow.
  • I enjoy taking walks in the leafy neighborhood because of all the greenery and beautiful plants.
  • My grandmother loves gardening and grows various leafy vegetables like lettuce, spinach, and kale.
  • We sat down on a leafy blanket under the tree and had a picnic.