Leaflet: meaning, definitions and examples

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leaflet

[ ˈliːflɪt ]

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printed material

A small sheet of printed paper containing information or advertising, usually distributed free

Synonyms

brochure, flyer, pamphlet

Examples of usage

She picked up a leaflet about the local tourist attractions.
The political party handed out leaflets to passersby on the street.
The leaflet provided instructions on how to assemble the furniture.

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botany

A flattened structure of a plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem and is the principal site of photosynthesis and transpiration

Synonyms

foliage, frond, greenery

Examples of usage

The tree's leaves rustled in the wind.
Autumn is the season when leaves change color and fall from the trees.

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aviation

To descend gently towards the ground after losing power

Synonyms

descend, float, glide

Examples of usage

The pilot had to leaflet the plane after an engine failure.
The glider leafleted smoothly to a safe landing.

Translations

Translations of the word "leaflet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 folheto

🇮🇳 पुस्तिका

🇩🇪 Broschüre

🇮🇩 brosur

🇺🇦 буклет

🇵🇱 ulotka

🇯🇵 パンフレット

🇫🇷 brochure

🇪🇸 folleto

🇹🇷 broşür

🇰🇷 전단지

🇸🇦 كتيب

🇨🇿 leták

🇸🇰 leták

🇨🇳 传单

🇸🇮 zloženka

🇮🇸 bæklingur

🇰🇿 брошюра

🇬🇪 ბუკლეტი

🇦🇿 broşura

🇲🇽 folleto

Word origin

The word 'leaflet' originated in the late 17th century, derived from the verb 'leaflet' meaning 'to distribute leaflets'. The use of 'leaflet' to describe a small sheet of paper with information or advertising began in the early 19th century. In botany, the term 'leaf' has been used for centuries to describe the green, flat structures of plants. The verb 'leaflet' in aviation emerged in the early 20th century with the development of powered flight.