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Meaning of leaflet

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

leaflet

Pronunciation:/ˈliːflɪt/

noun

Definitions

  1. One of the components of a compound leaf.

  2. A small plant leaf.

    Example: The new leaflets at the end of the branch were a lighter shade of green than the mature leaves.

    Synonyms:leafling
  3. A small sheet of paper containing information, used for dissemination of said information, often an advertisement.

    Example: A leaflet had been left under the car's windshield wiper.

    Synonyms:flierflyerfolderhandbillpamphlet
  4. A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.

verb

Definitions

  1. To distribute leaflets to.

    Example: A sidewalk preacher gave an impassioned sermon while an assistant leafleted those who stayed to listen.

  2. To distribute leaflets.

    Example: During the summer, Peter earned some extra cash by leafleting for a local pizza delivery restaurant.