Leaflet: meaning, definitions and examples

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leaflet

 

[ หˆliหflษชt ]

Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น folheto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคธเฅเคคเคฟเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Broschรผre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ brosur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒะบะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ulotka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒณใƒ•ใƒฌใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brochure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ folleto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท broลŸรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „๋‹จ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุชูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ letรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ letรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ ๅ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zloลพenka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรฆklingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั€ะพัˆัŽั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ™แƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ broลŸura

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ folleto

Etymology

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.

See also: leaf, leafy, leaves.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,285, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.