leaflet

/'li:flit/

Thân thiện

A volunteer hands out a leaflet on the street.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small printed sheet of paper, often folded, containing information or advertising: A "leaflet" is a single piece of paper, usually not bound, used to provide information, advertise a product, or promote a cause.
   • A small leaf or a division of a compound leaf: In botany, a "leaflet" is one of the smaller, separate parts that together make up a compound leaf.
   • A thin, triangular flap of tissue in a heart valve: In anatomy, a "leaflet" refers to one of the cusps or flaps that make up a heart valve, such as the mitral or aortic valve.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Printed sheet):
  • The organization distributed a leaflet about the upcoming event.
  • I picked up a leaflet with information on local museums.
• Noun (Botany):
  • A clover leaf typically has three leaflets.
  • The compound leaf is composed of several small, green leaflets.
• Noun (Anatomy):
  • The surgeon repaired the damaged leaflet of the mitral valve.

Advanced Usage

• "to leaflet" (verb, less common): To distribute leaflets.
  • Volunteers will leaflet the neighborhood this weekend to raise awareness.

Variants and Related Words

• Leafleting (n): The act of distributing leaflets.
  • The leafleting campaign was very successful.
• Leafleter (n): A person who distributes leaflets.

Synonyms

• Pamphlet: A small booklet or leaflet containing information.
• Brochure: A small book or magazine containing pictures and information.
• Flyer: A single-page leaflet used for advertising.
• Handbill: A small printed advertisement or notice distributed by hand.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Not commonly applicable for the noun "leaflet")

Related Idioms

(Not commonly applicable for the noun "leaflet")

Học thuật

Noun

1. a small book usually having a paper cover
2. part of a compound leaf
3. a thin triangular flap of a heart valve

Từ đồng nghĩa

• booklet
• brochure
• folder
• pamphlet
• cusp