The difference between Flyer and Leaflet

When used as nouns, flyer means a machine that flies, whereas leaflet means one of the components of a compound leaf.

When used as verbs, flyer means to distribute flyers (leaflets), whereas leaflet means to distribute leaflets to.

check bellow for the other definitions of Flyer and Leaflet

  1. Flyer as a noun:

    A machine that flies.

  2. Flyer as a noun:

    Someone who pilots or rides in an airplane.

  3. Flyer as a noun:

    A leaflet, often for advertising.

  4. Flyer as a noun:

    The part of a spinning machine that twists the thread as it takes it to and winds it on the bobbin

  5. Flyer as a noun (architecture):

    An arch that connects a flying buttress into the structure it supports.

  6. Flyer as a noun (acrobatics, cheerleading):

    The person who is lifted and/or thrown by another person or persons.

  7. Flyer as a noun (firearms):

    A stray shot away from the group on a target.

  8. Flyer as a noun:

    A standard rectangular step of a staircase (as opposed to a winder).

  9. Flyer as a noun:

    A female kangaroo; a roo; a doe; a jill.

  10. Flyer as a noun:

    A leap or jump.

  11. Flyer as a noun:

    A risky investment or other venture.

  1. Flyer as a verb (intransitive):

    To distribute flyers (leaflets).

  2. Flyer as a verb (transitive):

    To distribute flyers in (a location) or to (recipients).

  1. Leaflet as a noun (botany):

    One of the components of a compound leaf.

  2. Leaflet as a noun (botany):

    A small plant leaf.

    Examples:

    "The new leaflets at the end of the branch were a lighter shade of green than the mature leaves."

  3. Leaflet as a noun:

    A small sheet of paper containing information, used for dissemination of said information, often an advertisement.

    Examples:

    "A leaflet had been left under the car's [[windshield wiper]]."

  4. Leaflet as a noun (anatomy):

    A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.

  1. Leaflet as a verb (transitive):

    To distribute leaflets to.

    Examples:

    "A sidewalk preacher gave an impassioned sermon while an assistant leafleted those who stayed to listen."

  2. Leaflet as a verb (intransitive):

    To distribute leaflets.

    Examples:

    "During the summer, Peter earned some extra cash by leafleting for a local pizza delivery restaurant."

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