Definition of leaflet
1a : one of the divisions of a compound leafb : a small or young foliage leaf
2 : a leaflike organ or part (such as one of the flaps of a heart valve)
3 : a usually folded printed sheet intended for free distribution
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Examples of leaflet in a Sentence
Protesters were handing out leaflets condemning the government's environmental policies.
the company hires college students to work the phones and distribute leaflets for its clients
Recent Examples of leaflet from the Web
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Leaflets on the ground dropped by allies warn of the caliphate’s imminent defeat, but that did little to help hostages.
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The Australian Optometrical Association, fearful that the eclipse would singe Aussie eyes, created dramatic posters and tucked cautionary leaflets into newspapers.
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One visual difference relates to the shape of the leaflet edges.
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The leaflets are commonly 2 to 8 inches long and 3/4 to 5 inches wide and have scattered, jagged teeth along the edges.
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Aims Published A leaflet published by the Hesperian society explains their fundamental viewpoint.
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A dangerous directive A new government leaflet on mother and child care in India is advising pregnant women to avoid all meat, eggs, and lustful thoughts.
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A dangerous directive A new government leaflet on mother and child care in India is advising pregnant women to avoid all meat, eggs, and lustful thoughts.
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While the zone has no formal legal standing, the US has dropped leaflets and passed messages via the Russians.
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First Known Use of leaflet
1777
Other Printing Terms
epigraph, errata, leader, mechanical, notch, tittle, underscore, widow
leaflet
Definition of leaflet
leafleted
orleafletted
;leafleting
orleafletting
intransitive verb
: to hand out leaflets
transitive verb
: to hand out leaflets to
Examples of leaflet in a Sentence
We spent the morning leafleting.
First Known Use of leaflet
1962
LEAFLET Defined for English Language Learners
leaflet
playDefinition of leaflet for English Language Learners
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: a printed and often folded sheet of paper that is usually given to people for no cost
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Definition of leaflet for English Language Learners
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: to give leaflets to many people in (a place)
LEAFLET Defined for Kids
leaflet
playDefinition of leaflet for Students
1 : a printed and often folded sheet of paper that is usually given to people at no cost an advertising leaflet
2 : one of the divisions of a leaf which is made up of two or more smaller parts
3 : a young or small leaf
Medical Dictionary
Law Dictionary
leaflet
Legal Definition of leaflet
: a usually folded printed sheet intended for free distribution
leaflet
Legal Definition of leaflet
leafleted
orleafletted
leafleting
orleafletting
: to hand out leaflets invalidated an ordinance banning all leafleting — David Kairys
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