leaflet
noun
a small flat or folded sheet of printed matter, as an advertisement or notice, usually intended for free distribution.
leaflets
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pluralof leaflet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof leaflet (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
leafletnouna small flat or folded sheet of printed matter, as an advertisement or notice, usually intended for free distribution.
Example Sentences
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"I will be in the city centre to hand out leaflets, answer questions, give directions, be a visible symbol of the volunteers, so people can approach me."
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
"They're also checking whether you've got cushions on your sofa or how many leaflets you have."
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
A civil protection officer handed out bottles of water and leaflets on how to behave in the extreme heat, standing in front of a 3,000-litre tanker feeding the mister and the crowds around it.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
“She walked around those halls just putting her head into offices unannounced, picking up leaflets, starting conversations to find out what programs existed that could benefit her community,” Orleck explained.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Although it’s not known exactly when Sophie joined the White Rose, evidence suggests she helped with the leaflets soon after she learned of her brother’s involvement.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
