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noun leaf·let \ˈlēf-lət\

Definition of leaflet

  1. 1a :  one of the divisions of a compound leafb :  a small or young foliage leaf

  2. 2 :  a leaflike organ or part (such as one of the flaps of a heart valve)

  3. 3 :  a usually folded printed sheet intended for free distribution

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Examples of leaflet in a sentence

  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

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First Known Use of leaflet

1777

leaflet Synonyms

Synonyms
booklet, brochure, circular, flyer (also flier), folder, pamphlet
Related Words
dodger, flysheet, handbill, handout, throwaway; advertisement, catalog (or catalogue), shopper; tract; paperback, paperbound, pocket book; guidebook, handbook, how-to, instructions, manual

Other Printing Terms

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

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leaflet

verb leaf·let

Definition of leaflet

leafleted

or

leafletted

;

leafleting

or

leafletting
  1. intransitive verb

  2. :  to hand out leaflets

  3. transitive verb

  4. :  to hand out leaflets to

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Examples of leaflet in a sentence

  1. We spent the morning leafleting.

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First Known Use of leaflet

1962

LEAFLET Defined for English Language Learners

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leaflet

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noun leaf·let \ˈlēf-lət\

Definition of leaflet for English Language Learners

  • : a printed and often folded sheet of paper that is usually given to people for no cost

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leaflet

verb leaf·let

Definition of leaflet for English Language Learners

  • : to give leaflets to many people in (a place)

LEAFLET Defined for Kids

leaflet

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noun leaf·let \ˈlēf-lət\

Definition of leaflet for Students

  1. 1 :  a printed and often folded sheet of paper that is usually given to people at no cost an advertising leaflet

  2. 2 :  one of the divisions of a leaf which is made up of two or more smaller parts

  3. 3 :  a young or small leaf

Medical Dictionary

leaflet

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noun leaf·let \ˈlē-flət\

Medical Definition of leaflet

  1. :  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

Law Dictionary

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leaflet

noun leaf·let

Legal Definition of leaflet

  1. :  a usually folded printed sheet intended for free distribution

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leaflet

intransitive verb leaf·let

Legal Definition of leaflet

leafleted

or

leafletted

leafleting

or

leafletting

  1. :  to hand out leaflets invalidated an ordinance banning all leafleting — David Kairys

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  1. Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for leaflet Spanish Central: Translation of leaflet Nglish: Translation of leaflet for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of leaflet for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about leaflet

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