leaflet
[ leef-lit ]
/ ˈlif lɪt /
noun
a small flat or folded sheet of printed matter, as an advertisement or notice, usually intended for free distribution.
one of the separate blades or divisions of a compound leaf.
a small leaflike part or structure.
a small or young leaf.
verb (used with object), leaf·let·ed or leaf·let·ted, leaf·let·ing or leaf·let·ting.
to distribute leaflets or handbills to or among: Campaign workers leafleted shoppers at the mall.
verb (used without object), leaf·let·ed or leaf·let·ted, leaf·let·ing or leaf·let·ting.
to distribute leaflets.
Words nearby leaflet
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OTHER WORDS FROM leaflet
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British Dictionary definitions for leaflet
leaflet
/ (ˈliːflɪt) /
noun
a printed and usually folded sheet of paper for distribution, usually free and containing advertising material or information about a political party, charity, etc
any of the subdivisions of a compound leaf such as a fern leaf
(loosely) any small leaf or leaflike part
verb
to distribute printed leaflets (to)they leafleted every flat in the area
Derived forms of leaflet
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Scientific definitions for leaflet
leaflet
[ lē′flĭt ]
A small leaf or leaflike part, especially one of the blades or divisions of a compound leaf.
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