handout

noun
UK: /ˈhændaʊt/
US: /ˈhændaʊt/

  1. A paper with information given to people.

    1. I got a handout about the event today so I know what it is about.
    2. The teacher gave us a handout with all the important dates for the semester so we wouldn't forget.

  2. Something such as money, clothes, or food that is given freely to someone who is poor.

    1. They don't want a handout, just a chance to work and make a living.
    2. The charity provides handouts to the homeless, ensuring they have food and shelter.

Synonyms

leaflet flyer donation gift
handout transitive-verb

  1. To give something to each person in a group.

    1. We will handout the flyers before the show starts so that people know.
    2. Could you handout these brochures to the people waiting in the lobby please?

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "handout" in English means: A paper with information given to people., Something such as money, clothes, or food that is given freely to someone who is poor..

The phonetic transcription of "handout" is /ˈhændaʊt/ in British English and /ˈhændaʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "handout": leaflet, flyer, donation, gift.

Example usage of "handout": "I got a handout about the event today so I know what it is about.". More examples on the page.