leaf

/liːf/

Definitions

1. noun

A part of a plant that grows from a stem and has flat, narrow parts for food-making, typically with veins and a stalk.

“The tree’s leaves were a vibrant shade of green.”

2. noun

A sheet of paper or card used for writing, drawing, or wrapping.

“She put the gift on a pretty leaf of paper.”

3. verb

To remove or strip leaves from something.

“She began to leaf through the old book.”

4. verb

To turn pages quickly, especially in a book or magazine.

“He likes to leaf through the new magazine.”

5. verb

To display something on multiple pages, especially in a book or magazine.

“The new book will leaf its chapters over several pages.”

Synonyms

  • blade
  • fleuron

Antonyms

  • stem