noun Uncommon

foliage

FOH-lee-ihj

Foliage (noun) means the leaves of plants and trees, collectively. Example: “The dense foliage blocked most of the sunlight from reaching the forest floor.”

noun

The leaves of plants and trees, collectively.

"The dense foliage blocked most of the sunlight from reaching the forest floor."

"Tourists flock to New England each autumn to see the fall foliage."

How to Use Foliage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLeaves in general, especially as a mass covering trees and plants.

Common pairings

dense foliage fall foliage lush foliage

Word Forms

foliages plural

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Etymology

From Middle French feuillage, ultimately from Latin folium ("leaf").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for foliage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “foliage” mean?

The word “foliage” means the leaves of plants and trees, collectively. In plain terms, leaves in general, especially as a mass covering trees and plants.

How do you pronounce “foliage”?

“Foliage” is pronounced FOH-lee-ihj (/ˈfoʊliɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “foliage” in a sentence?

Here is “foliage” used in a sentence: “The dense foliage blocked most of the sunlight from reaching the forest floor.”

What part of speech is “foliage”?

“Foliage” is a noun.

Where does the word “foliage” come from?

The word “foliage” comes from Latin. From Middle French feuillage, ultimately from Latin folium ("leaf").

Is “foliage” a common word?

“Foliage” is an uncommon word in modern English.