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circular

circular

16 4.4
A printed paper that tells many people about a sale or product
  • noun
  • /ˈsɜrkjələr/
translation icon : folleto
  • Nothing exciting, only some circulars from the Piggly Wiggly and Collinsworth Antiques.
  • Geological Survey circular
  • Survey circular
  • circular was sent

Examples

  • I found an old circular advertising the grand opening of a new bookstore.

  • And it was true that over the next week, Vince received only bills, circulars, and credit-card applications.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • - Refer to the circular, do.

  • A Pick 'n Save circular?

  • It's all in The offering circular.

  • This circular, Mr Turner ..

  • His accomplice's description is on the circular, on the desk.

  • An hour or two later, a one-page announcement circular appeared at observatories and universities around the world.

    Academic text (1994)
  • The 2015 Guide for Pre-primary Schools is a government circular that sets standards for establishing pre-primary education in Tanzania.

    Academic text (2018)
  • The teacher handed out a circular detailing the upcoming school events to all students.

Synonyms

poster
vscircular
304 1.0

A large printed picture used in public to advertise or decorate

is sent or handed out widely rather than mainly displayed in one place
flyer
vscircular
141 2.0

A small printed sheet that gives information or advertises events

is usually a page or leaflet rather than a small single sheet
notice
vscircular
126 1.0

A written message giving information to people

is aimed at wide distribution as an advertising leaflet or official page
flier
vscircular
  • US
42 2.5

A small printed paper that tells people about an event or service

is usually a larger leaflet or page rather than a small handout
placard
vscircular
21 5.1

A large sign shown in public to give information or advertise

is distributed for wide reading not fixed in one public position
bill
vscircular
  • UK
19 2.0

A list of performers at a show or event

is narrower, referring mainly to leaflets or pages distributed widely
advert
vscircular
  • UK
15 2.2

A short message that tells people about a product, service, or event

is specifically a printed leaflet or page sent widely not for all media
handbill
vscircular
4 5.4

A small printed paper people give out to advertise something

is meant for wide distribution in various ways not only handed out
stuffer
vscircular
  • Jargon
3 6.7

An advertising leaflet placed inside other mail to promote products

is distributed broadly and not limited to insertion inside mailed items
broadside
vscircular
  • Archaic
1 7.8

A large sheet of paper printed on one side used to advertise or announce events

is more often a leaflet or page, not a single large printed sheet
throwaway
vscircular
  • UK
1 5.5

A small printed advertisement given to many people

is a general printed leaflet or page not focused on disposability
broadsheet
vscircular
1 6.9

A large sheet of paper with an advertisement or notice sent to many people

is usually a smaller leaflet or page rather than a large sheet

Compounds

5 3.5

A power tool with a round blade that cuts wood or metal

2 8.8

A situation where group members blame or attack each other and harm the group's chances

circular function
  • Specialized
7.9

A function like sine or cosine that gives the ratio of two sides in a right triangle for an angle

circular file
  • Informal
7.5

A joke name for a wastebasket where unwanted papers go

circular measure
  • Specialized
8.6

A way to measure angles using radians, where one full circle equals two pi radians

circular plane
  • Specialized
9.0

A woodworking tool with a curved, flexible base for shaping rounded wood

A small machine with a round blade that you hold to cut wood or metal

semi-circular bastion
  • Specialized
9.9

A curved wall shaped like a half circle that sticks out from a fort to protect it

Surface Forms

circular singular
circulars plural

Etymology

Circular for a printed notice comes from the idea of a circle, something that goes 'around' to many people. That's why a circular is a leaflet or notice sent out to many homes.