leaflet
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.”
How to use leaflet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small handout flyer, or one segment of a divided plant leaf.
Word forms
leafleted past tense, leafletted past tense, leaflets plural, leaflets singular
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Volunteers handed out _____ about the community clean-up.
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.