pamphlet

noun

ˈpam(p)-flət How to pronounce pamphlet (audio)
Definition of pamphletnext
as in booklet
a short printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover pamphlets about common safety precautions that we all can put into use

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Recent Examples of pamphlet The uncertain fate of the Rosenbergs had become global news, and the couple’s letters were being distributed in dozens of countries via pamphlets and newspapers. — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026 Many books, articles and pamphlets have been written about this unique spot in the center of Guilford. — Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 The true crime genre dates back to the 16th century, when people would publish pamphlets and street literature in Britain. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 June 2026 This involves teaching people how to change sleep, eating and stress habits and supporting them between visits, where the real change happens, rather than handing out a pamphlet at discharge. — Kristian Ranta, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pamphlet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pamphlet
  1. booklet
  2. brochure
  3. leaflet
  4. flyer
  5. folder
Noun
  • Catalogs, booklets and leave-behinds can carry a brand story longer than a QR code and scroll can.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Jeopardy’s clue writers appear to have been fooled by a viral tweet that purported to show an image from the original Tetris instruction booklet.
    — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
Definition of booklet
Noun
  • This made a lot of sense back when people needed hard skills to write brochure copy or create a presentation.
    — Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The site totals 130,700 square feet, a property brochure states.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Definition of brochure
Noun
  • North Korea has remained hostile to President Lee Jae Myung’s overtures despite his efforts to ease tensions, including suspending anti-Pyongyang loudspeaker broadcasts and taking steps to curb the launch of propaganda leaflets by activists.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026
  • In the years of the French Revolution and during the Italian Risorgimento, the itinerants carried in their baskets—hidden below the books—various leaflets and manifestos of secret societies conspiring against the ancien régime.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of leaflet
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  • Signed off waivers as a young flier after training camp last year, Steward played in all 17 games and found himself as the starter in the slot by the end of the season.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • Hicks passed out flyers at the restaurant for about an hour-and-a-half but then headed to the Wynwood Walls, which was about a seven-minute drive away.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of flyer
Noun
  • Art supplies, backpacks, stationery, educational organization tools like binders and file folders, lunch boxes, music instruments, flash drives and more count as school supplies.
    — Zuri Primos July 25, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Please bring items like backpacks, pencils, folders and markers for entry.
    — Kat Tran July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of folder

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“Pamphlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pamphlet. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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