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booklet

booklet

40 1.9
A small book with information or instructions on a topic
  • noun
  • /ˈbʊklɪt/
translation icon : folleto
  • It's a small booklet on the Egyptian script by Champollion, obviously in French.
  • publish a booklet
  • booklet includes
  • booklet containing

And then I basically break out the booklet and walk him through it.

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Examples

  • It's printed in a small booklet and that script is very fixed.

  • All participants were given a booklet of lined paper in which to write their essay.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Later today, the second edition of the booklet A Party of Opportunity will be launched.

  • And then I basically break out the booklet and walk him through it.

  • Each child in the treatment conditions received a booklet containing the 20 lessons, where student work was recorded.

    Academic text (2013)
  • On the last page of this helpful little booklet is a link to a website calleddiabetesfoodhub.org.

  • Introduced a century ago, these types of self-instructional booklets are still used to teach some subjects today.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Responses were self-contained in the survey booklet and were read by an optical scanning machine.

    Academic text (1991)
  • There are organizations that produce leaflets and booklets in numerous languages.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The tourist received a colorful booklet filled with information about local attractions.

Synonyms

brochure
vsbooklet
120 2.7

A small paper booklet that gives information about a product, service, or event

is more instructional and plain rather than promotional
pamphlet
vsbooklet
79 3.1

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

is broader and often gives instructions rather than arguments
leaflet
vsbooklet
31 2.7

A small folded sheet with information or advertising

is a bound small informational item rather than a loose sheet
tract
vsbooklet
12 7.9

A small printed paper that gives information about one subject

is more neutral and used for general information or instruction
cahier
vsbooklet
9.9

A short booklet that gives information about a subject, often in a series

is general and not limited to academic series publications
chapbook
vsbooklet
  • Archaic
9.9

A small cheap booklet from past centuries with folk stories or songs

is a modern small informational item not tied to history
vade mecum
vsbooklet
  • Formal
9.9

A small book you carry to look things up quickly

is any small informational item not designed for constant carrying

How Big

tome
  • Formal
22 8.4
book
1.0
booklet
40 1.9
pamphlet
79 3.1
leaflet
31 2.7

Surface Forms

booklet singular
booklets plural

Morphology

booklet = book (transparent) = book + let

Clear diminutive formation: 'book' + '-let' denotes a smaller or shorter book, matching learners' expectations.

Etymology

The word booklet is made of book and the little ending -let, which means 'small', just like in leaflet or piglet. So a booklet is simply a small book, often with only a few pages, used to give information or instructions.