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Noun — A printed sheet of information given out, especially in a class or meeting.

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How to use handout

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Etymology

A noun formed from the phrasal verb "hand out."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “handout” mean?

The word “handout” means a printed sheet of information given out, especially in a class or meeting. In plain terms, a free printed sheet of information, or free money/goods given to someone.

How do you pronounce “handout”?

“Handout” is pronounced HAN-dowt (/ˈhændˌaʊt/ in IPA).

How do you use “handout” in a sentence?

Here is “handout” used in a sentence: “The teacher gave everyone a handout summarizing the lecture.”

What part of speech is “handout”?

“Handout” is a noun.

How many meanings does “handout” have?

“Handout” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a printed sheet of information given out, especially in a class or meeting.

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