1. printed materials distributed to students or an audience for reference or study
2. money, food, or other assistance given to those in need
3. something given away free, especially for promotional purposes

Examples

• The teacher prepared handouts with vocabulary words for the lesson.
• Students should bring their handouts to tomorrow’s review session.
• The homeless shelter provides handouts of food and clothing.
• He refused to accept handouts and insisted on working for his money.
• The company distributed handouts at the trade show.
• Conference attendees received handouts with the speaker’s contact information.
• The charity organization stopped giving handouts and started offering job training instead.