leaf

noun
UK: /liːf/
US: /liːf/

  1. A flat, green part of a tree or plant that grows out from a stem or branch.

    1. The leaf fell from the tree.
    2. In autumn, the leaves on the trees turn brown and then fall to the ground and leaf litter.

  2. A very thin sheet of metal, especially gold.

    1. The artist used gold leaf to decorate the statue.
    2. The dome was covered with gold leaf, shimmering in the afternoon sun.

  3. A page in a book.

    1. Turn the leaf to read the next chapter.
    2. I've marked the relevant leaf in the book for easy reference.

  4. A movable part or section of a table that can be added to enlarge it.

    1. We added a leaf to the table for more guests.
    2. The dining table with its extra leaf was large enough to seat twelve people comfortably.

Synonyms

foliage lamina page
leaf verb

  1. To produce leaves.

    1. The trees leaf in the spring.
    2. The grape vines started to leaf out earlier than expected due to the mild weather.

  2. To turn pages, especially quickly.

    1. He leafed through the magazine.
    2. She leafed quickly through the report, looking for the key findings about leaf variables.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "leaf" in English means: A flat, green part of a tree or plant that grows out from a stem or branch., A very thin sheet of metal, especially gold., A page in a book., A movable part or section of a table that can be added to enlarge it..

The phonetic transcription of "leaf" is /liːf/ in British English and /liːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "leaf": foliage, lamina, page.

Example usage of "leaf": "The leaf fell from the tree.". More examples on the page.