leaflet
LEEF-liht
Leaflet (noun) means a small printed sheet, usually with information or advertising, handed out or distributed widely. Example: “Volunteers handed out leaflets about the community clean-up.”
noun
1
A small printed sheet, usually with information or advertising, handed out or distributed widely.
"Volunteers handed out leaflets about the community clean-up."
"A leaflet fell out of the newspaper advertising a sale."
2
One of the small individual segments that make up a compound plant leaf.
"A clover leaf is actually made up of three leaflets."
verb
1
To hand out leaflets, especially to advertise or campaign.
"Campaigners leafleted the neighborhood before the vote."
How to use leaflet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small handout flyer, or one segment of a divided plant leaf.
Common pairings
distribute leaflets
an information leaflet
leaflet a street
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Word forms
- Plural
- leaflets
- Third person singular
- leaflets
- Past tense
- leafleted, leafletted
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Etymology
From leaf plus the diminutive suffix -let, meaning "a small leaf."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “leaflet” mean?
The word “leaflet” means a small printed sheet, usually with information or advertising, handed out or distributed widely. In plain terms, a small handout flyer, or one segment of a divided plant leaf.
How do you pronounce “leaflet”?
“Leaflet” is pronounced LEEF-liht (/ˈliːflɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “leaflet” in a sentence?
Here is “leaflet” used in a sentence: “Volunteers handed out leaflets about the community clean-up.”
What part of speech is “leaflet”?
Depending on how it is used, “leaflet” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “leaflet” a common word?
“Leaflet” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “leaflet” have?
“Leaflet” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small printed sheet, usually with information or advertising, handed out or distributed widely.
