handout.
An act of handing out something.
Meaning & usage
An act of handing out something.
An act of handing out something. An act of dealing playing cards; a deal.
A printed sheet such as a leaflet or pamphlet, or a worksheet, that is given out free of charge (usually by hand) for a certain use, for example as an advertisement or for information.
A printed sheet such as a leaflet or pamphlet, or a worksheet, that is given out free of charge (usually by hand) for a certain use, for example as an advertisement or for information. Synonym of press release (“an official written statement that is sent to the media so that it can be publicized”).
A gift of money or material assistance to the needy or poor.
A gift of money or material assistance to the needy or poor. Something obtained without effort; a gift, a present.
Where this word comes from
Deverbal from hand out.
Of a thing: given out free of charge, usually by hand.
Of or pertaining to the giving of handouts (gifts of money or material assistance, printed sheets, etc.).
Where this word comes from
Deverbal from hand out.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.