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- [hand-bil]
- /ˈhændˌbɪl/
- /ˈhænd.bɪl/
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- [hand-bil]
- /ˈhændˌbɪl/
Definitions of handbill word
- noun handbill a small printed notice, advertisement, or announcement, usually for distribution by hand. 1
- noun handbill A small printed advertisement or other notice distributed by hand. 1
- noun handbill leaflet or small poster 1
- countable noun handbill A handbill is a small printed notice which is used to advertise a particular company, service, or event. 0
- noun handbill a small printed notice for distribution by hand 0
- noun handbill a small printed notice, advertisement, etc. to be passed out by hand 0
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Origin of handbill
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; hand + bill1
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Parts of speech for Handbill
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
handbill popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
handbill usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for handbill
noun handbill
- leaflet — a small flat or folded sheet of printed matter, as an advertisement or notice, usually intended for free distribution.
- pamphlet — a complete publication of generally less than 80 pages stitched or stapled together and usually having a paper cover.
- flier — something that flies, as a bird or insect.
- advertisement — An advertisement is an announcement in a newspaper, on television, or on a poster about something such as a product, event, or job.
- circular — Something that is circular is shaped like a circle.
Top questions with handbill
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