loose-leaf
Americanadjective
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(of a book, notebook, etc.) consisting of individual leaves held in a binder loose-leaf binder, as by rings that open and close, in such a way as to allow their removal, return, or replacement without tearing.
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of or for use with a loose-leaf binder.
loose-leaf paper.
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of loose-leaf
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Ask your barista if they exclusively serve loose-leaf tea, tea bags, or freshly brewed tea in a pot.
From Salon ● May 9, 2025
Ko, who served two terms as mayor of Taipei, is soft-spoken and slightly impatient, with an inclination to doodle on loose-leaf paper while trying to illustrate a point.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2023
Washington, who is also a market vendor with her loose-leaf tea company Soul Food Holistic Healing, said there’s a physical impact as well, from setting up and breaking down vendor booths.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2023
"But she's posh, so it would have to be one of those things for making loose-leaf tea. I got her a whale-shaped one before."
From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2022
She nodded for Summer to hand me a folded-up piece of loose-leaf paper, which I opened.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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