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
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There were pamphlets, letters, book drafts, and a closet devoted entirely to the storage of protest signs, many that were likely made right at that dining-room table. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 May 2025 The pamphlet reflected on the destruction wrought by the Industrial Revolution on the lives of workers. Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 8 May 2025 Safe to Sleep created the public health messaging for this information and distributed it on social media, as well as in pamphlets targeted to specific groups, such as grandparents, and translated it into different languages. Maria Godoy, NPR, 5 May 2025 Right after printing out her campaign pamphlets, Foxx drove to Lisa's house and surprised her at the doorstep. Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pamphlet

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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“Pamphlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pamphlet. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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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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