pamphlet

noun

pam·​phlet ˈpam(p)-flət How to pronounce pamphlet (audio)
Synonyms of pamphletnext
: 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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Fewer than 10 took pamphlets or Qurans. Doug Myers, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026 The pamphlets include information on how to use the whistle if someone spots immigration agents in the neighborhood and the phone number for Voces de la Frontera’s rapid response hotline. Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026 An organization called Why Islam gave Henna tattoos, provided hijabs to try on and offered Qurans and informational pamphlets during lunch Monday at Wylie East High School. Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026 Finally, the Master Carpenter’s Court area has been used as the printing shop where Lady Whistledown’s pamphlets are created. Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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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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