Meaning of leaf peeper | Babel Free

Definitions

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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