pamphlet
Americannoun
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a complete publication of generally less than 80 pages stitched or stapled together and usually having a paper cover.
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a short treatise or essay, generally a controversial tract, on some subject of contemporary interest.
a political pamphlet.
noun
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a brief publication generally having a paper cover; booklet
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a brief treatise, often on a subject of current interest, published in pamphlet form
Other Word Forms
- pamphletary adjective
Etymology
Origin of pamphlet
1375–1425; late Middle English pamflet < Anglo-Latin panfletus, pamfletus, syncopated variant of Pamphiletus, diminutive of Medieval Latin Pamphilus, title of a 12th-century Latin comedy. See -et
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As the pamphlet circulated, the tale was embellished.
From Literature
During the referendum debate, he wrote a pamphlet taking the Unionist view.
From BBC
The poor chap peddled it around Europe, passing out pamphlets at conventions.
From Literature
A pamphlet instructed audiences on “How to Enjoy James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses.’”
On the table there are a couple of books, a stack of pamphlets, and some clipped-out magazine articles encased in plastic.
From Literature
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