leaflet
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1leaf·let

noun \ˈlēf-lət\

Definition of LEAFLET

1
a : one of the divisions of a compound leaf
b : a small or young foliage leaf
2
: a leaflike organ or part
3
: a usually folded printed sheet intended for free distribution

Examples of LEAFLET

  1. Protesters were handing out leaflets condemning the government's environmental policies.
  2. <the company hires college students to work the phones and distribute leaflets for its clients>

First Known Use of LEAFLET

1785

Other Printing Terms

epigraph, errata, leader, mechanical, notch, tittle, underscore, widow

2leaflet

verb
leaflet·ed or leaflet·tedleaflet·ing or leaflet·ting

Definition of LEAFLET

intransitive verb
: to hand out leaflets
transitive verb
: to hand out leaflets to

Examples of LEAFLET

  1. We spent the morning leafleting.

First Known Use of LEAFLET

1962

leaf·let

noun \ˈlē-flət\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of LEAFLET

: a leaflike organ, structure, or part <lipid molecules in a bimolecular leaflet>; especially : any of the flaps of the biscuspid valve or the tricuspid valve

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