A pamphlet is a very thin book, with a paper cover, which gives information about something.
Synonyms: booklet, leaflet, brochure, circular More Synonyms of pamphlet
pamphlet in British English
(ˈpæmflɪt)
noun
1.
a brief publication generally having a paper cover; booklet
2.
a brief treatise, often on a subject of current interest, published in pamphlet form
Word origin
C14 pamflet, from Anglo-Latin panfletus, from Medieval Latin Pamphilus title of a popular 12th-century amatory poem from Greek Pamphilos masculine proper name
pamphlet in American English
(ˈpæmflɪt)
noun
1.
a small, thin, unbound book made up of sheets of paper stapled or stitched together and usually having a paper cover
2.
something published in this form, usually on some topic of current interest
Word origin
ME pamfilet < OFr Pamphilet, dim. of ML Pamphilus, short for Pamphilus, seu de Amore, Pamphilus, or on Love, title of 12th-c. ML amatory poem
Examples of 'pamphlet' in a sentence
pamphlet
It was prompted by a friend who suggested that he should produce a plain English pamphlet on the subject.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
It was prompted by a friend who suggested that he should produce a plain English pamphleton the subject.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Why not write a pamphlet to say so?
Diane Purkiss The English Civil War: A People's History (2006)
Our first task would be to publish pamphlets and web pages explaining the idea in as many languages as we possess.
George Monbiot THE AGE OF CONSENT (2003)
He published inflammatory pamphlets and lectures.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Published in a range of magazines and anthologies, his verse has also appeared in pamphlet form.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
He has published in a range of magazines and anthologies, and his verse has also appearedin pamphlet form.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
Many of these narratives, particularly in the early part of the century, took the form of pamphlets.
Katie Hickman COURTESANS (2003)
When one looks through one's library shelves, one often comes across unexpected but interesting books or pamphlets.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
She sent them in pamphlet form to many soldiers to whom Chambers had ministered, as well as to past students.
Christianity Today (2000)
In other languages
pamphlet
British English: pamphlet /ˈpæmflɪt/ NOUN
A pamphlet is a very thin book with a paper cover, which gives information about something.
...a pamphlet about healthy eating.
American English: pamphlet
Arabic: كُتَيِّبٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: panfleto
Chinese: 小册子
Croatian: pamflet
Czech: brožura
Danish: pamflet
Dutch: pamflet
European Spanish: panfleto
Finnish: pamfletti
French: brochure
German: Broschüre
Greek: φυλλάδιο
Italian: opuscolo
Japanese: パンフレット
Korean: 소책자
Norwegian: brosjyre
Polish: broszura
European Portuguese: panfleto
Romanian: broșură
Russian: буклет
Latin American Spanish: panfleto
Swedish: broschyr
Thai: แผ่นพับ
Turkish: broşür
Ukrainian: памфлет
Vietnamese: cuốn sách nhỏ
Chinese translation of 'pamphlet'
pamphlet
(ˈpæmflət)
n(c)
小册(冊)子 (xiǎocèzi) (本, běn)
(noun)
Definition
a thin paper-covered booklet, often on a subject of current interest
an 80-page long election pamphlet
Synonyms
booklet
a booklet on natural pesticides
leaflet
Campaigners handed out leaflets on passive smoking.
brochure
travel brochures
circular
tract
I produced a tract on the dangers of ignoring climate change.
folder
Additional synonyms
in the sense of brochure
Definition
a pamphlet or booklet, esp. one containing introductory information or advertising
travel brochures
Synonyms
booklet,
advertisement,
leaflet,
hand-out,
circular,
pamphlet,
folder,
mailshot,
handbill
in the sense of leaflet
Definition
a sheet of printed matter distributed, usually free, for advertising or information
Campaigners handed out leaflets on passive smoking.
Synonyms
booklet,
notice,
advert (British),
brochure,
bill,
circular,
flyer,
tract,
pamphlet,
handout,
mailshot,
handbill
in the sense of tract
Definition
a pamphlet, esp. a religious one
I produced a tract on the dangers of ignoring climate change.