foliage
gb/fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/ us/fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
B1
Englanti
~ 5500
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Substantiivi
B1
entity
1
leaves of plants or trees
The leaves of a tree or many plants, seen together as one thing.
Käyttömalli:
foliage of [a tree/area]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes say *"a foliage"* as if it were countable. "Foliage" is almost always uncountable, so say "thick foliage" or "a lot of foliage," not *"a foliage."* Another common mistake is spelling it as *"foilage"* by copying the sound of "foil." Also, learners may use "foliage" in very casual speech where "leaves" or "plants" would sound more natural.
Synonyymit
leaves (More common and general; refers to individual leaves, while "foliage" often suggests leaves as a mass or for visual effect.)
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greenery (Emphasizes green plants and leaves used for decoration or the feeling of nature, and is slightly more informal.)
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vegetation (More general and sometimes technical; refers to all plant life in an area, not just the leaves.)
Antonyymit
bare branches (Describes trees without leaves, emphasizing the absence of foliage.)
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defoliation (A technical term for the loss or removal of leaves from plants or trees.)
Kollokaatiot
dense foliage
|thick foliage
|lush foliage
|autumn foliage
|tropical foliage
|evergreen foliage
Teemat
nature
|plants
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- In summer, the garden is full of thick, green foliage.
- The bird was almost hidden by the dense foliage of the oak tree.
- Tourists come to the region each year to enjoy the bright autumn foliage.
- The tropical foliage around the pool made the hotel feel like a jungle.
- Evergreen foliage keeps the hillside looking green even in winter.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The tree has a lot of green foliage.
- We sat under the foliage and stayed cool.
- Birds were singing in the foliage above us.
- In the fall, the foliage turns red and yellow.
- Thick foliage covered the small house.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
foliage
IPA
GB/fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
US/fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
Tavut ja painotus
fo - liage (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (fo)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: foliage
- Plural: foliage
Sanaperhe
Core family
leaf
noun A1
leafy
adjective
Related words
foliar
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
leafless
adjective
Advanced or less common
defoliate
verb
defoliation
noun
Ilmaukset
autumn foliage
1/ˈɔtəm fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
leaves changing color in autumn
The leaves on trees that turn red, yellow, and brown in autumn.
Esimerkit
- Tourists visit the region every year to photograph the autumn foliage.
- The train ride offers beautiful views of the river and the autumn foliage.
- Rain can make the autumn foliage look even more vivid.
dense foliage
1/dˈɛns fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
thick, heavy plant leaves
Foliage that is very thick, with many leaves close together so you cannot see through it easily.
Esimerkit
- The path disappeared into dense foliage at the edge of the forest.
- Animals often hide in the dense foliage near the river.
- Sunlight struggled to pass through the dense foliage overhead.
fall foliage
1/fˈɔl fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
colorful autumn leaves on trees
The colorful leaves on trees during the autumn season, especially when people travel to see them.
Esimerkit
- We drove to New England to see the fall foliage last October.
- The park is famous for its bright fall foliage and mountain views.
- Hotels in the area are busy during fall foliage season.
lush foliage
1/lˈʌʃ fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
rich, healthy green leaves
Foliage that is very green, full, and healthy, often looking rich and beautiful.
Esimerkit
- The garden is known for its lush foliage and colorful flowers.
- After weeks of rain, the hills were covered in lush foliage.
- The hotel courtyard is filled with palms and lush foliage.
tropical foliage
1/tɹˈɑpɪkəl fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
leaves of tropical plants
The leaves of plants that grow in hot, wet tropical areas.
Esimerkit
- The lobby is decorated with tropical foliage and bright flowers.
- Thick tropical foliage surrounded the small village.
- She filled her balcony with pots of tropical foliage plants.