leaf
noun
one of the expanded, usually green organs borne by the stem of a plant.
leafless
-
a word derived from
leaf.
Example Sentences
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Looking up, we discover that these are the naked trunks of trees, their reedy, leafless tops scraping against a gray sky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
In Denver, I detected a similar attitude in Terri Landers, another 69-year-old, who was with her daughter, Morgan Wiener, under the shade of leafless branches near the rally.
From Slate ● Apr. 9, 2025
The Spanish winter backdrop, with its muted tones and leafless trees, contrasts with the vibrant colors of the peloton, making the cyclists stand out even more.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2024
Instead, the episode mimics the leafless branch in the poem Lady Mariko dictated before her death.
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
“Cree, cree, cree,” Frightful answered from a leafless maple.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
