Added 9 October 2026
leaflet
/ˈliːflɪt/ noun
In Latin: foliolum Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about leaflet at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- One of the components of a compound leaf.
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A small plant leaf.
The new leaflets at the end of the branch were a lighter shade of green than the mature leaves.
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A 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.
verb
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To distribute leaflets to.
A sidewalk preacher gave an impassioned sermon while an assistant leafleted those who stayed to listen.
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To distribute leaflets.
During the summer, Peter earned some extra cash by leafleting for a local pizza delivery restaurant.