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leaflet

/ˈliːflɪt/

noun

Meaning

  • One of the components of a compound leaf.

  • A small plant leaf.

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

  • 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."

  • A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.

Synonyms

flier,
flyer,
folder,
handbill,
pamphlet,
leafling

verb

Meaning

  • To distribute leaflets to.

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

  • To distribute leaflets.

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