pamphlet

noun

pam·​phlet ˈpam(p)-flət How to pronounce pamphlet (audio)
: an unbound printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover

Examples of pamphlet in a Sentence

pamphlets about common safety precautions that we all can put into use
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This means pushing beyond pamphlets, billboards and radio advertising to digital platforms where patients actively seek healthcare answers. Adhip Ray, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Image In France, the dynamic between society and the individual played out in the pamphlets and prints that proliferated during the revolution. Marjoleine Kars, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 Know Your Rights pamphlets — also known as KYRs — are compiled by various organizations and contain helpful and digestible information for people who might have encounters with immigration officers. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025 Neighbors for a Better California plans to distribute yard signs and pamphlets to potential donors across the coast. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pamphlet

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pamflet unbound booklet, from Pamphilus seu De Amore Pamphilus or On Love, popular Latin love poem of the 12th century

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pamphlet was in the 14th century

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“Pamphlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pamphlet. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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pamphlet

noun
pam·​phlet ˈpam(p)-flət How to pronounce pamphlet (audio)
: a short printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover

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