Search Dictionary
Definition of leafless

leafless

/ˈliːfləs/
leaf · less
JUMP TO:

leafless Lexical Profile

leafless Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having no leaves; stripped or devoid of foliage, either seasonally or permanently.

Example

"The leafless branches of the oak trees stood out sharply against the gray winter sky."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for leafless
Antonyms
View all antonyms for leafless

• Rhymes for leafless

• Nearby Words

leafbird
leafhopper
leafiness
leafless
leaflet
leaflike
leaftosser

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English lēaflēas, formed from lēaf ('leaf') and the privative suffix -lēas ('-less').

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leafless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leafless
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.