Foliage
/ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/
Definitions
The leaves of a plant, or the collection of leaves on a plant or in an area.
/ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/
The leaves of a plant or plants.
The forest was lush with green foliage.
💡 Simply: Foliage is all the leaves on trees and plants, like the green stuff that makes a forest look pretty. Imagine you're walking in a park, the foliage is all the green you see!
👶 For kids: Foliage is all the leaves on a tree or plant!
More Examples
The artist painted a detailed landscape of the autumn foliage.
The house was surrounded by dense foliage, providing privacy.
The amount of foliage on the trees indicated a healthy ecosystem.
How It's Used
"The dense foliage provided ample shade."
"The garden was designed with a variety of foliage colors and textures."
"The poet described the vibrant foliage of the autumn trees."
From Old French *fuillage*, derived from *foil* (leaf), ultimately from Latin *folium* (leaf).
The word 'foliage' has been used in English since the 14th century, often in descriptions of gardens and landscapes.
Memory tip
Think of a 'leaf-age' – all the leaves together!
Word Origin
"leaf"