brochure

noun

bro·​chure brō-ˈshu̇r 

 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

Synonyms

• booklet
• circular
• flyer
• flier
• folder
• leaflet
• pamphlet

Examples of brochure in a Sentence

handed out brochures giving practical hints about environment-friendly practices that every family can adopt

Recent Examples on the Web

But both can be sold for the same price, according to the brochure, which estimated that 1,000 bottles of Purezza water sold at $5 per bottle could generate $13,200 in annual profit for the seller. —Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024

The brochure says to allow about 90 minutes for the round trip and to take plenty of water, especially when hiking in the summer. —Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 29 Dec. 2024

Popular on Variety Attendees of the 70mm engagements will receive a collectible brochure and postcard set showcasing the work of László Toth, the fictional architect played by Brody, who is at the center of the film. —Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024

For students navigating the college admissions process, tours are a valuable opportunity to learn about schools in a way that brochures and websites simply can’t convey. —Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025

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

Kids Definition

brochure

noun

bro·​chure brō-ˈshu̇(ə)r 

: a pamphlet containing advertising or descriptive material