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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishLeaves in general, especially as a mass covering trees and plants.
Common pairings
dense foliage
fall foliage
lush foliage
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Word forms
- Plural
- foliages
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The dense _____ blocked most of the sunlight from reaching the forest floor.
Etymology
From Middle French feuillage, ultimately from Latin folium ("leaf").
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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.
