Leafy Vegetable (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The salad consisted of a mix of leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, and arugula.
- Leafy vegetables like collard greens and mustard greens are rich in vitamins and minerals.
- She added a handful of chopped leafy vegetables to the stir-fry for extra nutrition.
- The farmer's market offered a variety of leafy vegetables, including lettuce, Swiss chard, and beet greens.
- Leafy vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower are commonly used in Asian cuisine.