pamphlet

noun

pam·​phlet ˈpam(p)-flət 

: an unbound printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover

Synonyms of pamphlet

• booklet
• brochure
• leaflet
• flyer
• folder

Examples of pamphlet in a Sentence

pamphlets about common safety precautions that we all can put into use

Recent Examples on the Web

In the Season 1 finale, fans learned that Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) was behind the Lady Whistledown gossip pamphlet, and used her writing as an escape from life as an unnoticed wallflower. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026

Beginning around 1991, Galindo Sorial became involved with the opposition in Cuba, distributing anti-Castro pamphlets and writing underground articles against the regime, before landing in a prison in Camaguey. —Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026

The pamphlet published five pro-Franco missives; sixteen authors declared neutrality. —Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026

The other side of it was the Sharia law pamphlet. —Erin Jones, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pamflet unbound booklet, from Pamphilus seu De Amore Pamphilus or On Love, popular Latin love poem of the 12th century

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pamphlet

noun

pam·​phlet ˈpam(p)-flət 

: a short printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover