noun
Uncommon
pamphlet
PAMF-liht
Pamphlet (noun) means a small, thin, unbound or lightly bound printed booklet, usually giving information or opinion on a single topic. Example: “The clinic handed out a pamphlet explaining the vaccine.”
noun
1
A small, thin, unbound or lightly bound printed booklet, usually giving information or opinion on a single topic.
"The clinic handed out a pamphlet explaining the vaccine."
"He wrote a political pamphlet arguing for reform."
How to use pamphlet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short printed booklet, usually informational or persuasive, without a hard cover.
Common pairings
political pamphlet
hand out pamphlets
informational pamphlet
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Word forms
- Plural
- pamphlets
- Third person singular
- pamphlets
- Past tense
- pamphleted, pamphletted
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Etymology
From Middle English pamflet, ultimately traced to Pamphilus, a popular 12th-century Latin love poem that circulated widely as a short, cheaply bound text — its title became a byword for any small printed booklet.
Class of 1100
pamphlet joined the language around 1100.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “pamphlet” mean?
The word “pamphlet” means a small, thin, unbound or lightly bound printed booklet, usually giving information or opinion on a single topic. In plain terms, a short printed booklet, usually informational or persuasive, without a hard cover.
How do you pronounce “pamphlet”?
“Pamphlet” is pronounced PAMF-liht (/ˈpæmflɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “pamphlet” in a sentence?
Here is “pamphlet” used in a sentence: “The clinic handed out a pamphlet explaining the vaccine.”
What part of speech is “pamphlet”?
“Pamphlet” is a noun.
Where does the word “pamphlet” come from?
The word “pamphlet” dates back to around 1100 and comes from Latin. From Middle English pamflet, ultimately traced to Pamphilus, a popular 12th-century Latin love poem that circulated widely as a short, cheaply bound text — its title became a byword for any small printed booklet.
Is “pamphlet” a common word?
“Pamphlet” is an uncommon word in modern English.
