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Leaflet

/ˈliːflɪt/

One of the components of a compound leaf.

📖 Definitions of "Leaflet"

noun
  1. 1

    One of the components of a compound leaf.

  2. 2

    A small plant leaf.

    "The new leaflets at the end of the branch were a lighter shade of green than the mature leaves."

  3. 3

    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."

  4. 4

    A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.

verb
  1. 1

    To distribute leaflets to.

    "A sidewalk preacher gave an impassioned sermon while an assistant leafleted those who stayed to listen."

  2. 2

    To distribute leaflets.

    "During the summer, Peter earned some extra cash by leafleting for a local pizza delivery restaurant."

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