leaf peeper
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Meaning · English
A tree sightseer who enjoys observing the leaves change color in the autumn.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Người thích ngắm lá cây thay đổi màu vào mùa thu
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Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Those "leaf peepers" (that's what you will be to locals) whose New England wanderings lead them through Amherst, Boston, Cambridge, [...]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “leaf peeper” mean?
A tree sightseer who enjoys observing the leaves change color in the autumn.
Is “leaf peeper” formal or informal?
leaf peeper is generally slang.