Definition of "leaf"

Kid-friendly meaning of leaf, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "leaf" mean?

leaf (noun) — the flat green part that grows on a tree or plant.

Part of speechNoun Syllables1 (leaf)

Example sentences using "leaf"

Grade K–2
A leaf fell down.
Grade 3–5
She picked up a yellow leaf and pressed it between the pages of her book.
Grade 6–8
A single oak tree can have over 200,000 leaves, each one a tiny factory converting sunlight, water, and air into the sugar that feeds the entire tree.

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