noun

leaflet

flyer, pamphlet, brochure

He was handing out leaflets in the street.

He was handing out leaflets in the street.

((a leaflet)) a piece of paper with information, often for advertising He was handing out leaflets in the street.

Synonyms: flyer, brochure, pamphlet

From 'leaf' + the diminutive suffix '-let', meaning 'a small leaf (of paper)'.

Think of a 'little leaf'. A leaflet is a 'little leaf' of paper with information on it, often handed out.

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