pamphlet

noun

pam·​phlet ˈpam(p)-flət How to pronounce pamphlet (audio)
: an unbound printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover

Examples of pamphlet in a Sentence

pamphlets about common safety precautions that we all can put into use
Recent Examples on the Web One day, while buying diapers, C. ran across a pamphlet from Libera. D. T. Max, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024 But free, delicious muffins will beat pamphlets any day. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024 While many people may receive pamphlets on their chronic disease from their doctor or an office health fair, research shows behavior change is complex, and not likely to be successful with a one-time exposure. Kelly Bliss, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 In 1868, gossip was enshrined in print courtesy of a pamphlet published by James Castello, who described Palmer’s murder of her first two husbands – both via poisoning. Jack Bantock, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pamphlet 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English pamflet unbound booklet, from Pamphilus seu De Amore Pamphilus or On Love, popular Latin love poem of the 12th century

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pamphlet was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Pamphlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pamphlet. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

pamphlet

noun
pam·​phlet ˈpam(p)-flət How to pronounce pamphlet (audio)
: a short printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover

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