handout
Something for nothing
A handout is something given free to those in need—food, clothing, money.
The word often carries a dismissive tone, implying the recipient hasn't earned it: He's not looking for a handout, just a fair chance.
In educational settings, a handout is printed material distributed to students or attendees: The professor passed out a handout summarizing the key points.
Printed promotional material
- leafletSingle-sheet printed handout
- flyerPrinted advertisement sheet
- pamphletUnbound topical booklet
- bookletBrief printed publication
circular · fact sheet · info sheet · one-pager · synopsis · summary · worksheet · printout
Printed advertisement sheet
- brochurePrinted promotional material
- leafletSingle-sheet printed handout
- handbillPrinted sheet for distribution
- circularForming a closed curve
mailer · advertisement · promotional material · sample · coupon · giveaway · swag · freebie
Voluntary charitable gift
- almsGifts to the destitute
- aidSupport given freely
- reliefEasing of distress
- welfareComfort and prosperity
freebie · giveaway · charity · benevolence · assistance · subsidy · dole · stipend
Exercise page for students
- syllabusCourse plan document
- lecture notesWritten record of teaching
- study guideExam preparation resource
- reading listCurated book recommendations
assignment · coursework · reference sheet · practice problems · discussion questions · curriculum guide · lesson plan · teaching aid
Official statement for media
- media kitPromotional materials for journalists
- briefingConcise information session
- statementExpressed claim or fact
- announcementPublic declaration of information
bulletin · communiqué · news release · talking points · backgrounder · fact sheet
brochure
Printed promotional material
booklet · circular · fact sheet · info sheet · one-pager · synopsis · summary · worksheet · printout · guide
flyer
Printed advertisement sheet
- brochurePrinted promotional material
- leafletSingle-sheet printed handout
- handbillPrinted sheet for distribution
circular · mailer · advertisement · promotional material · sample · coupon · giveaway · swag · freebie · takeaway
donation
Voluntary charitable gift
welfare · freebie · giveaway · charity · benevolence · assistance · subsidy · dole · stipend · grant
worksheet
Exercise page for students
- syllabusCourse plan document
- lecture notesWritten record of teaching
- study guideExam preparation resource
reading list · assignment · coursework · reference sheet · practice problems · discussion questions · curriculum guide · lesson plan · teaching aid · instructional material
press release
Official statement for media
- media kitPromotional materials for journalists
- briefingConcise information session
- statementExpressed claim or fact
announcement · bulletin · communiqué · news release · talking points · backgrounder · fact sheet
- informational materialspamphlet, brochure, leaflet, booklet, flyer
- presentationspresentation, slides, slide, keynote, slideshow
- school documentssyllabus, textbook, worksheet, report card, transcript
- welfarewelfare, welfare reform, welfare system, SNAP benefits, public assistance
- easy moneyeasy money, quick buck, fast cash, windfall, gravy train
- pleadingpleading, begging, beseeching, imploring, entreating
handoutcontribution
Something given to help
donation · giving · forfeit · loss · confiscation
handoutloan
Borrowed money repaid later
earned income · wages · salary · compensation · earnings
handoutself-reliance
Depending on oneself alone
self-sufficiency · independence · earning one's keep · pulling one's weight · bootstrap