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Leaf Definition & Meaning

1. A flattened structure attached to a stem, typically green and used for photosynthesis in plants.

Example: The leaves on the trees turned red and orange in the fall.

2. A single sheet of paper or other material, often used for writing or printing.

Example: She wrote her phone number on a leaf of paper and handed it to him.

3. To depart or go away from a place or situation.

Example: He decided to leaf the party early because he wasn't having a good time.

4. A thin metal strip used as a spring or to connect two parts of a hinge.

Example: The door wouldn't close properly because the leaf of the hinge was bent.

5. To turn the pages of a book or magazine.

Example: She leafed through the pages of the magazine, looking for an interesting article to read.

Examples of the word leaf used in sentences.

  • I found a colorful leaf on the ground while I was walking in the park.
  • The leaf on the tree rustled in the wind.
  • A caterpillar was munching on a leaf in the backyard.
  • My mother likes to make tea with dried leaf from the herbal garden.
  • I used a leaf to cover the food to keep the flies away at the picnic.
  • I found a beautiful leaf on my morning walk.
  • I use mint leaves to make my favorite tea.
  • The caterpillar ate through the leaf before turning into a butterfly.
  • The trees are shedding their leaves in the autumn season.
  • If you don't rake up the fallen leaves, they'll start to decompose and make the lawn look untidy.
  • The wind blew the stack of papers off the desk, scattering them like leaves.
  • The tea tasted a little strange, probably because there was a leaf in the pot.
  • The hikers followed the trail through the dense jungle, dodging branches and stepping on crunchy leaves.
  • As autumn arrives, the trees in the park start shedding their leaves.
  • The artist's drawing of a leaf was so realistic that one could almost feel the texture.
  • The autumnal landscape looked stunningly beautiful with the maple leaves all over the ground.
  • My mom loves to add a few bay leaves while preparing her signature tomato sauce.
  • The history teacher used a yellowed leaf from a medieval tome to showcase how ancient manuscripts were preserved.
  • The bright green leafy vegetables are a great source of nutrition, according to my dietician.
  • I could hear the rustling of leaves as the wind blew over the dense forest.
  • The leaflets handed out during the event provided helpful information about the organization and its mission.
  • The vibrant hues of the autumn leaves painted a beautiful picture on the forest floor.
  • The choir's voices rustled like the delicate leaves of a tree in the evening breeze.
  • The leaf of aloe vera has been used for its healing properties for centuries.
  • The teachers asked the students to bring in leaves from different trees as part of their science project.
  • He delicately plucked a leaf from the bonsai tree and held it up to the light, marveling at its intricate network of veins.
  • The intricate patterns etched on the tree's leaves were a testament to the beauty of nature.
  • With a deft flick of her wrist, the tea master placed a delicate cherry blossom leaf atop the frothy tea.
  • As the autumn leaves drifted down from the trees, the park was transformed into a sea of red and gold.
  • The dry, brittle leaves rustled underfoot as I made my way through the deserted forest.
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