Definition of "leaflet" in English

noun

1. (botany) One of the components of a compound leaf.

2. (botany) A small plant leaf.

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

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. (anatomy) A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.

verb

1. (transitive) To distribute leaflets to.

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

2. (intransitive) To distribute leaflets.

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