Leaflet

//ˈliːflɪt// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1
One of the components of a compound leaf.
2
a thin triangular flap of a heart valve wordnet
3
A small plant leaf.
"The new leaflets at the end of the branch were a lighter shade of green than the mature leaves."
4
a small book usually having a paper cover wordnet
5
A small sheet of paper containing information, used for dissemination of said information, often an advertisement.
"A leaflet had been left under the car's windshield wiper."

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6
part of a compound leaf wordnet
7
A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.

Verb

1
To distribute leaflets to. transitive
"A sidewalk preacher gave an impassioned sermon while an assistant leafleted those who stayed to listen."
2
To distribute leaflets. intransitive
"During the summer, Peter earned some extra cash by leafleting for a local pizza delivery restaurant."

Synonyms

booklet folder pamphlet advert advertisement bill

Antonyms

Example

"This leaflet contains necessary information."

Etymology

From leaf + -let.

Related phrases

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