leaflet

1 of 2

noun

leaf·​let ˈlēf-lət 

1

a

: one of the divisions of a compound leaf

b

: a small or young foliage leaf

2

: a leaflike organ or part (such as one of the flaps of a heart valve)

3

: a usually folded printed sheet intended for free distribution

leaflet

2 of 2

verb

leafleted or leafletted; leafleting or leafletting

intransitive verb

: to hand out leaflets

transitive verb

: to hand out leaflets to

Synonyms

Noun

• booklet
• brochure
• circular
• flyer
• flier
• folder
• pamphlet

Examples of leaflet in a Sentence

Noun

Protesters were handing out leaflets condemning the government's environmental policies.

the company hires college students to work the phones and distribute leaflets for its clients

Verb

We spent the morning leafleting.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The leaflet also notes that the value of the deal is not being disclosed but that no other bids have been invited. —K.j. Yossman, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024

In November, Israeli jets began dropping leaflets, warning the residents of Khan Younis to evacuate. —Dorothy Wickenden, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024

Verb

There are plans to leaflet outside the Crooked Media offices in Los Angeles Monday. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2024

Selecting and cutting above a bud eye (or leaflet set) that is outward-facing prompts the rose to grow in an outward direction. —Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1777, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1962, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

leaflet

noun

leaf·​let

ˈlē-flət

1

a

: one of the divisions of a compound leaf see leaf illustration

b

: a small or young leaf

2

: a usually folded printed sheet intended for free distribution

Medical Definition

leaflet

noun

leaf·​let ˈlē-flət 

: a leaflike organ, structure, or part

lipid molecules in a bimolecular leaflet

especially : any of the flaps of the biscuspid valve or the tricuspid valve

Legal Definition

leaflet

1 of 2 noun

leaf·​let

: a usually folded printed sheet intended for free distribution

leaflet

2 of 2 intransitive verb

leafleted; leafletted; leafleting or leafletting

: to hand out leaflets

invalidated an ordinance banning all leafleting

—David Kairys