Leaflet

Pronunciation: /ˈliflət/

Definitions of leaflet

noun a small sheet of paper containing information about a particular topic or event

Example Sentences

A1 I picked up a leaflet about local attractions at the tourist information center.

A2 The leaflet had a map of the hiking trails in the national park.

B1 The leaflet provided information on how to apply for a visa to study abroad.

B2 I found a leaflet advertising a new restaurant in town.

C1 The leaflet highlighted the key features of the new software update.

C2 The company distributed a leaflet outlining their corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Examples of leaflet in a Sentence

formal The organization distributed a detailed leaflet outlining the new policies.

informal I picked up a leaflet at the event with all the information about the guest speakers.

slang Hey, did you see that leaflet about the concert happening next week?

figurative Her words were like a leaflet, spreading ideas and information throughout the community.

Grammatical Forms of leaflet

• past tense: leafleted
• plural: leaflets
• comparative: more leaflet
• superlative: most leaflet
• present tense: leaflet
• future tense: will leaflet
• perfect tense: have leafleted
• continuous tense: is leafleting
• singular: leaflet
• positive degree: leaflet
• infinitive: to leaflet
• gerund: leafleting
• participle: leafleted

Origin and Evolution of leaflet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'leaflet' originated from the Middle English word 'letelet', which was derived from the Old French word 'letelet' meaning 'little leaf'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small leaf or page in a book, the term 'leaflet' evolved to also describe a small sheet of paper with information or advertising printed on it, distributed for promotional or informational purposes.