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brochure

brochure

120 2.7
A small paper booklet that gives information about a product, service, or event
  • noun
  • /broʊˈʃʊr/
translation icon : folleto
  • I found a brochure that details the hiking trails available in the national park.
  • travel brochure
  • informational brochure
  • pamphlets and brochures

What made you hand Travis the brochure on being a Navy SEAL?

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Examples

  • The council also has produced a training information brochure intended for prospective students.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Yes, would you like a brochure?

  • Among the stuff on his desk was a brochure for the clinic.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • A brochure for the Archery Channel.

  • These brochures are very helpful.

  • This is a brochure for a grief recovery support group that meets on Tuesdays.

  • I had a day job sitting in a wooden booth, handing out brochures, giving directions to historical sites.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • This is a brochure for a local art gallery that showcases emerging artists.

  • Are you interested in this brochure that outlines the benefits of our new software?

Synonyms

flyer
vsbrochure
141 2.0

A small printed sheet that gives information or advertises events

is more structured as a thin bound piece with a paper cover
pamphlet
vsbrochure
79 3.1

A small paper book or leaflet that gives information about one subject

is used more generally for short promotional or multi-topic pieces
flier
vsbrochure
  • US
42 2.5

A small printed paper that tells people about an event or service

is more structured as a thin bound piece with a paper cover
booklet
vsbrochure
40 1.9

A small book with information or instructions on a topic

is thinner and more magazine-like and often aims to advertise
leaflet
vsbrochure
31 2.7

A small folded sheet with information or advertising

is more book-like, bound or thicker than a single sheet
handbill
vsbrochure
4 5.4

A small printed paper people give out to advertise something

is more like a thin book with a cover and multiple pages
plaquette
vsbrochure
9.4

A small printed booklet that gives information or advertises something

is the more general thin book used for information or advertising

How Long

catalog
  • US
211 2.5
booklet
40 1.9
brochure
120 2.7
leaflet
31 2.7
flyer
141 2.0

Surface Forms

brochure singular
brochures plural

Etymology

The word brochure comes from French broche and brocher, words about a long pin used to 'stitch' or 'fasten' pages together, and the same root gave English brooch, a pin. So a brochure is a small, thin booklet made that way and used to give information or advertise.