brochure
BROH-shuh
Brochure (noun) means a small printed booklet or pamphlet, usually used for advertising or giving information. Example: “The travel agency handed out glossy brochures for the resort.”
noun
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A small printed booklet or pamphlet, usually used for advertising or giving information.
"The travel agency handed out glossy brochures for the resort."
"We picked up a brochure at the museum entrance."
How to use brochure
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short printed booklet, usually for promoting something like a business, holiday, or product.
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Common pairings
glossy brochure
travel brochure
pick up a brochure
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Etymology
From French brochure ("stitched work"), from brocher ("to stitch"), tracing back to a Latin word for something pointed — the same root behind "broach" and "broccoli."
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What does “brochure” mean?
The word “brochure” means a small printed booklet or pamphlet, usually used for advertising or giving information. In plain terms, a short printed booklet, usually for promoting something like a business, holiday, or product.
How do you pronounce “brochure”?
“Brochure” is pronounced BROH-shuh (/bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “brochure” in a sentence?
Here is “brochure” used in a sentence: “The travel agency handed out glossy brochures for the resort.”
What part of speech is “brochure”?
“Brochure” is a noun.
Where does the word “brochure” come from?
The word “brochure” comes from Latin. From French brochure ("stitched work"), from brocher ("to stitch"), tracing back to a Latin word for something pointed — the same root behind "broach" and "broccoli.".
Is “brochure” a common word?
“Brochure” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
