noun
leaflet
LEEF-luht/ˈliːflət/
A small printed sheet giving information or advertising.
The visitor holds a folded leaflet showing a museum map.
Etymology
Leaflet is recorded by 1787; the history of its printed-sheet sense is unclear.
More examples
- She picks up a leaflet about the exhibition.
- A leaflet explains the walking route.
Forms
leaflet
Similar words
- pamphlet
- Often consists of several pages.
- flyer
- Often a single sheet promoting an event or service.