foliage
3 synonyms for foliage, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The leaves of plants and trees, collectively.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use foliage
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dense foliage
fall foliage
lush foliage
Etymology
From Middle French feuillage, ultimately from Latin folium ("leaf").
Full origin of foliage →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.
