leaf
/lif/
Also a verb
Meaning
A flattened, usually green outgrowth from a plant stem that specializes in photosynthesis.
A single yellow leaf fell silently from the maple tree onto the wet pavement.
A single sheet of paper bound in a book, comprising two opposite pages.
He carefully turned the fragile parchment leaf to inspect the illustration on the other side.
An extra hinged or detachable section used to extend the surface of a table.
We inserted an extra leaf into the dining table to accommodate all eight dinner guests.
Collocations
- autumn leaf
- dry leaf
- turn a leaf
- loose leaf
- gold leaf
- table leaf
Idioms
turn over a new leaf
start behaving in a better or more responsible way
After years of reckless spending, he promised to turn over a new leaf and save money.
take a leaf out of someone's book
imitate someone's successful behavior
You should take a leaf out of her book and organize your files properly.