noun

leaflet

leaflet, flyer, pamphlet

He was handing out leaflets for the new store.

He was handing out leaflets for the new store.

The leaflet explains the new recycling program.

The leaflet explains the new recycling programme.

((a leaflet)) a small printed sheet of paper They were handing out leaflets about the event.

Synonyms: flyer, brochure, handout

From 'leaf' + the diminutive suffix '-let'. It literally means a 'small leaf' of paper.

Imagine a small leaf of paper, light enough to be handed out or fly in the wind, like a flyer.

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