noun
handout
HAN-dowt
noun
1
A printed sheet of information given out, especially in a class or meeting.
"The teacher gave everyone a handout summarizing the lecture."
2
Money or goods given to someone in need, often without them working for it.
"He refused to accept a handout and insisted on earning his keep."
"The charity distributes food handouts to homeless people."
How to Use Handout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA free printed sheet of information, or free money/goods given to someone.
Common mistake
When used about aid to people, "handout" can carry a slightly negative or judgmental tone, unlike the neutral "aid" or "assistance."
Common pairings
course handout
government handout
a handout of cash
Word Forms
handouts plural
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Etymology
A noun formed from the phrasal verb "hand out."