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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

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.”

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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 notes

In 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

Word forms

brochures plural

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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."

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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