leaflet

Plural: leaflets

Noun

• a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
• part of a compound leaf
• a small book usually having a paper cover
• One of the components of a compound leaf.
• A small plant leaf.
• A small sheet of paper containing information, used for dissemination of said information, often an advertisement.
• A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.

Verb

• To distribute leaflets to.
• To distribute leaflets.
• -LETED, -LETING, -LETS or -LETTED, -LETTING, -LETS to distribute printed sheets of paper

Examples

• "A leaflet had been left under the car's windshield wiper."
• "A sidewalk preacher gave an impassioned sermon while an assistant leafleted those who stayed to listen."
• "During the summer, Peter earned some extra cash by leafleting for a local pizza delivery restaurant."
• "The new leaflets at the end of the branch were a lighter shade of green than the mature leaves."

Synonyms

booklet, brochure, cusp, folder, pamphlet, flyer, handbill, leafling

Related Words

booklet, brochure, catalog, catalogue, circular, junk mail, pamphlet, pinna, pinnule