brochure

noun

bro·​chure brō-ˈshu̇r How to pronounce brochure (audio)
 British especially  ˈbrō-shə
plural brochures
: pamphlet, booklet
especially : one containing descriptive or advertising material
a travel brochure
For specific areas and bag limits pick up a copy of the 1993 Small Game Hunting and Trapping brochure at any license agency or Division of Wildlife office. Brighid Kelly
Chances are you picked up this brochure because you're interested in having your teeth cosmetically lightened. You're not alone. A Common Sense Look At Tooth Bleaching
Last fall Barney's, the New York clothes store, sent out an advertising brochure that summed up the whole return-to-the-'50s sensibility. Jed Perl

Examples of brochure in a Sentence

handed out brochures giving practical hints about environment-friendly practices that every family can adopt
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Gone are the days when our holiday choices were limited to destinations featured in travel agent windows or brochures. Dana Dunne, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Designers and production artists use InDesign to create a spectrum of print deliverables, such as books, brochures, newspapers, and magazines, and digital media, such as ebooks and interactive PDFs. PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025 There are Discover Packs for exploring Larimer County Open Spaces nearby that include maps, a brochure about water safety regulations, a book about wildflowers, and a parking pass. Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025 Our class offerings are listed in the Hutchinson Park/Recreation/Community Education brochure or online at www.hutchinsonprce.com. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brochure

Word History

Etymology

French, from brocher to sew, from Middle French, to prick, from Old French brochier, from broche

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brochure was in 1748

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“Brochure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brochure. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

brochure

noun
bro·​chure brō-ˈshu̇(ə)r How to pronounce brochure (audio)
: a pamphlet containing advertising or descriptive material

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