leaflet

noun

ˈlēf-lət How to pronounce leaflet (audio)
Definition of leafletnext
as in brochure
a short printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover the company hires college students to work the phones and distribute leaflets for its clients

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Recent Examples of leaflet The organization later became increasingly involved in supporting pro-democracy activities in Cuba, including flights that dropped leaflets over the island. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 There, demonstrators can write postcards, distribute leaflets and learn how to phone bank and door knock, according to the No Kings Kansas City Coalition. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 Nussbaum and her colleagues began passing out leaflets at Boston subway and bus stops to women heading to their jobs at downtown office buildings. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026 The first online evacuation order came on August 5 for residents of Mansouri, near Tyre, though Israel had already dropped leaflets on the village just a week into the ceasefire, telling ‌residents to leave ahead of strikes. — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leaflet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaflet
  1. brochure
  2. booklet
  3. flyer
  4. pamphlet
  5. folder
Noun
  • However, the only real changes in these places would be in marketing – the signs, brochures and merchandise sold in gift shops.
    — Seth T. Kannarr, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Dutch Boy brand grew so popular with homeowners that the company published a poetic picture-book brochure near the end of World War I to celebrate the benefits of its paints.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of brochure
Noun
  • The quick start guide is helpful for getting the microwave ready to use, while a more extensive booklet provides the nitty-gritty details on settings and modes like the sophisticated sensor-reheating functions (more on that later).
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This box set appears to contain EVERYTHING Hank ever recorded along with a killer booklet of photos, etc.
    — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of booklet
Noun
  • The Jerry Trimble school offers everything from demo flights for first-time flyers to advanced training.
    — Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Its flier lists space for a 30,000-square-foot supermarket, along with commercial spaces next door totaling about 50,000 more.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of flyer
Noun
  • Once, leafing through a typographical pamphlet by the Soviet graphic artist Farsovsky, Ellendea spotted a drawing of an old-fashioned carriage and a horseman.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The pamphlet includes information on topics ranging from gender identity to what students can do if their parents do not support them.
    — Brian New, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of pamphlet
Noun
  • If the site attempted a download, check your device's Downloads folder without opening the file.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Users can also merge or split PDFs, add page numbers and watermarks, and organize documents into folders.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of folder

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