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leaflet

leaf·let [ lflət ]


noun  (plural leaf·lets)
Definition:
 
1. free printed material: a sheet of printed paper, usually folded, that is distributed free as part of an advertising or information campaign

2. small leaf: a small or young leaf

3. part of leaf: a division of a compound leaf



transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle leaf·let·ed or leaf·let·ted, present participle leaf·let·ing or leaf·let·ting, 3rd person present singular leaf·lets)
Definition:
 
distribute leaflets: to distribute leaflets in a particular place or to a particular group of people

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