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leaflet

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As a noun, leaflet means one of the components of a compound leaf. As a verb, it means distribute leaflets to.

Meanings of leaflet

7 meanings

noun

  1. botanyOne of the components of a compound leaf.

  2. botanyA small plant leaf.

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

  3. 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.”

  4. anatomyA flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.

  5. A small book usually having a paper cover

    Similar: booklet, brochure, folder, pamphlet

verb

  1. To distribute leaflets to.

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

  2. To distribute leaflets.

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

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

Synonyms by meaning

noun: a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
noun: a small book usually having a paper cover

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