leaflet

noun leaf·let \ ˈlēf-lət \

Definition of leaflet

1 a :one of the divisions of a compound leaf

b :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

The Kentucky coffee tree is a unique tree with large, woody pods and very large leaves made up of smaller leaflets.

— d.j. scully, Cincinnati.com, "Did you know coffee trees grow in Kentucky?," 25 Aug. 2017
Various school organizations were on hand to pass out leaflets and speak with parents about their programs and upcoming fundraising events.

— mark holan/special to cleveland.com, cleveland.com, "Parma schools kick off rally a rousing success," 21 Aug. 2017
Overall, none of the informational leaflets changed minds about vaccines initially.

— beth mole, Ars Technica, "Un-bustable myths and stubborn minds: Pro-vaccine efforts backfire," 11 Aug. 2017
The leaflets were confiscated immediately by the kenpei (Imperial Japanese Army).

— TIME.com, "Survivors of the Atomic Blasts in Hiroshima and Nagasaki share their stories," 6 Aug. 2017
Civic members sold raffle tickets and distributed leaflets to promote August's Northbrook Days.

— karie angell luc, chicagotribune.com, "Community comes out for annual Northbrook sidewalk sale," 18 July 2017
Leaflets on the ground dropped by allies warn of the caliphate’s imminent defeat, but that did little to help hostages.

— andrew doran, National Review, "Bulletin from Mosul — the Mission Is Still Far from Accomplished," 14 July 2017
The Australian Optometrical Association, fearful that the eclipse would singe Aussie eyes, created dramatic posters and tucked cautionary leaflets into newspapers.

— ben guarino, Washington Post, "That time a city scared itself silly over a total solar eclipse," 3 July 2017
One visual difference relates to the shape of the leaflet edges.

— jefferson county cooperative extension, AL.com, "How to ID poison ivy, oak and sumac (Garden Talk)," 21 June 2017

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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

leaflet

verb

Definition of leaflet

leafleted or leafletted; leafleting or leafletting

intransitive verb

:to hand out leaflets

transitive verb

:to hand out leaflets to

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Examples of leaflet in a Sentence

We spent the morning leafleting.

First Known Use of leaflet

1962

LEAFLET Defined for English Language Learners

leaflet

noun

Definition of leaflet for English Language Learners

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

leaflet

verb

Definition of leaflet for English Language Learners

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

LEAFLET Defined for Kids

leaflet

noun leaf·let \ ˈlēf-lət \

Definition 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

leaflet

noun leaf·let \ ˈlē-flət \

medical Definition of leaflet

: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

leaflet

noun leaf·let

legal Definition of leaflet

:a usually folded printed sheet intended for free distribution

leaflet

intransitive verb

legal Definition of leaflet

leafleted; leafletted; leafleting or leafletting

:to hand out leaflets

invalidated an ordinance banning all leafleting
—David Kairys

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