hand-out

noun

1. clothing, food, or money given to a needy person
2. a leaflet, free sample, etc, given out to publicize something
3. a statement or other document distributed to the press or an audience to confirm, supplement, or replace an oral presentation

verb

1. to distribute

Idioms and Phrases

Distribute, as in The teacher handed out the test papers . [Late 1800s] For a synonym, see pass out , def. 1.

Example Sentences

On occasion, medical outreach teams hand out glass pipes and test kits that can detect fentanyl or veterinary tranquilizers in drugs before they’re consumed in an effort they say to saves lives.

From Los Angeles Times

Although prices are still lower than last winter, the jump in electricity and gas costs comes as support handed out in recent years for bills has been scaled back.

From BBC

Initially, he handed out leaflets on high streets as part of an animal rights group.

From BBC

The guttural roar which greeted her winning crosscourt forehand on match point indicated Raducanu's satisfaction, as did the beaming smile across her face as she handed out high fives to the whole British team afterwards.

From BBC

On Tuesday, the court handed out sentences ranging from four to ten years.

From BBC

Related Words

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• dispense
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• present
• provide