Meaning of leaf peeper | Babel Free

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A tree sightseer who enjoys observing the leaves change color in the autumn.

US, slang

Examples

“Those "leaf peepers" (that's what you will be to locals) whose New England wanderings lead⟳ them through Amherst, Boston, Cambridge, [...]”

“Actually, I'm a leaf peeper myself in May, and when the trail began its acute northwest ascent into the Berkshire foothills west of Greenfield, I found myself marveling at the thousands of pale shades of green and yellow and pink in the new May leaves that walled the roadside and formed a canopy overhead.”

“Fall⟳ colors bring⟳ leaf peepers out of the woodwork, making it a challenge⟳ to find⟳ uncrowded roads.”

“The valley was stunning this time of year in particular, which drove thousands of leaf-peepers to enter⟳ the Mount⟳ Washington Valley by busloads to take⟳ in the splendor that lay⟳ for all to see⟳.”

“Perched on a peak amidst the leaf peeper’s paradise of Western North Carolina, Fire Mountain Inn is a secluded retreat with close⟳ ties to the land⟳.”

“[T]hey found the ski lifts were operating, taking leaf peepers up to the summit to view⟳ the beautiful fall⟳ foliage.”

“A magnet for leaf-peeper pilgrimages, the color is brilliant in autumn, sweeping over the knolls and rises of the landscape.”

“[R]aisin-apple butter muffins [...] We love⟳ apples, and apples in the fall⟳ are a big deal⟳ around here. There are heirloom apple tastings, thousands of home-baked apple pies are sold to leaf-peepers, and fresh cider is pressed along the side of the road.”

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