leaf
//liːf//
•leaf
A single page of a book or document, typically one of a series of pages bound together.
Common Phrases
- turn a leaf—to flip to the next page
- leaf through—to quickly flip through pages
- loose leaf—unbound pages
Example Sentences
Each leaf of the book has a number.
BeginnerThe leaf was torn out of the notebook.
BeginnerHe wrote notes on every leaf.
BeginnerShe carefully turned the leaf to find the next chapter.
IntermediateThe artist used a single leaf from the sketchbook for her drawing.
IntermediateThe old diary's leaf was yellowed with age.
IntermediateThe rare manuscript's leaf was examined under a microscope for authenticity.
AdvancedScholars debated the significance of the leaf found in the ancient library.
AdvancedThe librarian instructed him to handle each leaf with gloves to preserve the document.
Advanced
a green part of a plant used for photosynthesis, typically flat and thin, growing from a stem
Common Phrases
- fall leaf—autumn leaf
- leaf through a book—to flip through a book
- leafy green—a vegetable with many leaves
Example Sentences
The leaf turned red in autumn.
BeginnerA leaf fell from the tree.
BeginnerChildren collect leaves in the park.
BeginnerPhotosynthesis occurs in the leaf's chloroplasts.
IntermediateThe maple tree lost all its leaves in winter.
IntermediateShe used a leaf to cover the insect.
IntermediateThe leaf's venation pattern is unique to this species.
AdvancedBotanists study leaf morphology to classify plants.
AdvancedThe leaf litter on the forest floor decomposes slowly.
Advanced