Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flyleaf

noun
/ˈflaɪ.liːf/
Definition
A flyleaf is a blank page at the beginning or end of a book.
Examples
  • The author signed the flyleaf of my copy of the book.
  • She made a note on the flyleaf to remind herself of the main themes.
  • He discovered an old flyleaf with a message tucked in between the pages.
Meaning
It serves as a space that may contain notes, drawings, or information about the book, such as a title or author’s name, usually used as a place for personal inscriptions or messages.
Synonyms
  • blank page
  • endpaper
  • frontispiece