handout

Meaning

Noun

1. An act of handing out something.
2. (US, archaic, rare) An act of handing out something.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. (derogatory, informal, often) A gift of money or material assistance to the needy or poor.
6. (broadly, derogatory, informal, often) A gift of money or material assistance to the needy or poor.

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Of a thing: given out free of charge, usually by hand.
2. (not-comparable) Of or pertaining to the giving of handouts (gifts of money or material assistance, printed sheets, etc.).

Synonyms

alms

charity

dole

press release

handbill

donation

flyer

virtue

release

benefaction

leaflet

relief

succor

support

aid

information bulletin

allowance

assist

benefit

bulletin

circular

contribution

flier

grant

leaf

pamphlet

Translations

aumône

aalmoes

limosna

elemosina

Almosen

volantino

almoina

esmola

sadaka

comunicato stampa

folleto

donazione

Zuteilung

pieghevole

Flugblatt

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhændaʊt/

Etymology

Deverbal from hand out.