Handbill Meaning in English
word
ˈhændˌbɪɫ
HAND-bil
hˈændbɪl
HAND-bil
Definition
A small printed notice or advertisement, usually given out by hand in public places to share information or promote events, services, or products.
Usage & Nuances
'Handbill' is a formal term, more common in legal, historical, or official contexts; 'flyer' or 'leaflet' are more common in everyday speech. Usually refers to something distributed by hand in public areas.
Spanish: volante - panfletoPortuguese (BR): panfleto - folhetoPortuguese (PT): folheto - panfletoChinese (Simplified): 传单 - 小广告Chinese (Traditional): 傳單 - 小廣告Hindi: हैंडबिल - पर्चाArabic: نشرة ورقية - منشور إعلانيBengali: হ্যান্ডবিল - প্রচারপত্রRussian: листовка - рекламный листокJapanese: ビラ - チラシVietnamese: tờ rơi - tờ quảng cáoKorean: 전단지 - 광고지Turkish: el ilanı - broşürUrdu: پمفلٹ - ہینڈبلIndonesian: selebaran - pamflet
Example Sentences
The store gave me a handbill about their new sale.
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People handed out handbills in the park.
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A handbill announced the upcoming concert.
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I found an old handbill for a circus from the 1950s.
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They were passing out handbills to advertise the new restaurant downtown.
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Don't litter—throw the handbill in the recycling bin after reading it.
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