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DictionarypamphletInformational booklet
noun

pamphlet

PAM-flut/ˈpæmflət/

A small booklet giving information or presenting an argument.

The thin pamphlet presents illustrated gardening instructions on a few stapled pages.

A small, thin, staple-bound informational booklet opened to illustrated gardening instructions, with only a few lightweight pages and no rigid spine.
Etymology
pamphletAnglo-Latinshort written work

Anglo-Latin panfletus probably came from the title of the popular short love poem Pamphilus. The name became a general term for short works, later including booklets discussing current questions.

In context

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he received the digital pamphlet saying hey this travel agency wants to help move you into the United States
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More examples

  • A museum pamphlet includes a map of the galleries.
  • Volunteers hand out pamphlets arguing for better public transportation.
  • She reads a pamphlet about her rights as a tenant.

Forms

pamphlet · pamphlets

pamphleteer noun — A writer of pamphlets, especially political ones.

Similar words

booklet
A broader term for any small, thin book.
brochure
Usually promotes a product, service, or place, often with illustrations.
tract
Typically argues strongly for a religious or political position.