pamphlet

noun

pam·​phlet ˈpam(p)-flət How to pronounce pamphlet (audio)
: an unbound printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover

Examples of pamphlet in a Sentence

pamphlets about common safety precautions that we all can put into use
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Bells ring, campuses crowd and intramural pamphlets pile up. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025 In Higley Unified’s informational pamphlet available to voters, community members from across the Valley have expressed concerns about the override renewal, specifically that funds from the override are being directed to administrative staff rather than teachers. Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025 Yesterday morning, hotel guests were given a pamphlet outlining safety measures to take before the storm. George Solis, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025 The group gathered at Sures’ home and vandalized it, leaving red handprints and caution tape on his garage door and scattering pamphlets on his front lawn. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pamphlet

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of pamphlet was in the 14th century

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“Pamphlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pamphlet. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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pamphlet

noun
pam·​phlet ˈpam(p)-flət How to pronounce pamphlet (audio)
: a short printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover

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