ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: hand out
1. : something handed out or designed to be handed out: as
a. : a portion of food, clothing, or money given to or as if to a beggar
b. : a folder or circular of information for free distribution (as an advertising throwaway)
c.
(1) : a mimeographed or printed press release by a news service
(2) : a prepared statement released to the press by advertisers, government agencies or officials, or publicity agencies
2. : down V 2c