Leaflet

noun

/ˈliːflɪt/

Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

1.nounOne of the components of a compound leaf.

2.nounA small plant leaf.

"The new leaflets at the end of the branch were a lighter shade of green than the mature leaves."

3.nounA small sheet of paper containing information, used for dissemination of said information, often an advertisement.

"A leaflet had been left under the car's windshield wiper."

4.nounA flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.

5.verbTo distribute leaflets to.

"A sidewalk preacher gave an impassioned sermon while an assistant leafleted those who stayed to listen."

6.verbTo distribute leaflets.

"During the summer, Peter earned some extra cash by leafleting for a local pizza delivery restaurant."

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