leaflet
pronunciation
How to pronounce leaflet in British English:
UK [ˈliːflət]
How to pronounce leaflet in American English:
US [ˈliːflət]
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- Noun:
- a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
- part of a compound leaf
- a small book usually having a paper cover
Word Origin
- leaflet (n.)
- 1787 as a term in botany; 1867 as a term in printing and publication; diminutive of leaf (n.) with -let. A newspaperman asked the British authorities for a copy of the leaflets distributed in Germany by British airplanes. According to the London Daily Herald, his request was refused with the following answer: "Copies are not given out, as they might fall into enemy hands." ["The Living Age" magazine, Sept. 1939-Feb. 1940]
Example
- 1. Promote your event or issue in a leaflet delivered by volunteers by ad mail , or by direct mail .
- 2. Hm government has issued a new leaflet to justify its nhs reforms : working together for a stronger nhs .
- 3. Leafleting can be combined with fundraising that will pay for the leaflet , the distribution , and project administration .
- 4. Branchlets glabrate ; leaflet blades abaxially shortly pubescent on venation .
- 5. Enclosed is an important leaflet highlighting local service telephone numbers for use during normal working hours .