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 leaflets are the first evacuation orders issued by Israel to Lebanese civilians since a ceasefire was agreed to last week by Israel and Hezbollah. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 26 June 2026 According to a leaflet obtained by New Age, employees from Nassa Knits, Nassa Apparels and Nassa Western Dresses—all part of Nassa Mainland Garments—participated in the protest, which caused severe traffic congestion in and around Tejgaon area. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 Cut back to a leaflet with 5 leaves, which is where new blossoms develop. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026 The four victims of that attack, three of them US citizens, had been working for Brothers to the Rescue, an NGO dedicated to helping Cuban refugees and dropping anti-communist leaflets over the island. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for leaflet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaflet
  1. brochure
  2. booklet
  3. flyer
  4. pamphlet
  5. folder
Noun
  • The site totals 130,700 square feet, a property brochure states.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • He was seen passing out brochures that directed students to subscribe to his services for $15 per month, according to an article by The Kansas City Star.
    — Zuri Primos July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of brochure
Noun
  • Catalogs, booklets and leave-behinds can carry a brand story longer than a QR code and scroll can.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Jeopardy’s clue writers appear to have been fooled by a viral tweet that purported to show an image from the original Tetris instruction booklet.
    — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
Definition of booklet
Noun
  • The new Chase lounge at DFW, located in Terminal D by Gate D25, is certainly an imposing entrant in the battle for upscale flyers and big spenders.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Lorenzo Martinez, owner of Olympic Tools, learned about the project in June when someone brought him a flier.
    — Hanna Kang, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of flyer
Noun
  • While abolitionists and increasing numbers of Northerners fought for an expansive idea of free expression, publishing pamphlets and newspapers and submitting petitions to Congress, slaveholders tried to suppress antislavery language.
    — Paul Quigley, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
  • The uncertain fate of the Rosenbergs had become global news, and the couple’s letters were being distributed in dozens of countries via pamphlets and newspapers.
    — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
Definition of pamphlet
Noun
  • School supply donations can include pens, pencils, notebooks, loose-leaf paper, folders, dry-erase markers, chalk, highlighters and staples.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • According to the couple’s daughter, like Pearl, Cotliar loved being a grandparent and kept folders with photos and accomplishments of his grandchildren.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of folder

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