English Reference
Noun

brochure

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US /bɹoʊˈʃʊɹ/ UK /bɹˈəʊʃɐ/ brochure UK spelling brochure's, brochure's

n.a small printed booklet that gives information about a product, service, or place. You often see them in hotels, tourist offices, or shops.

n.a small printed leaflet or booklet providing information about a product, service, or destination. Typically distributed for promotional or informational purposes.


SIMPLE

She handed me a brochure about the new hotel.

CONTEXTUAL

The travel agent gave us a brochure with photos of the beach resort.

COMPLEX

The museum's glossy brochure promised an immersive experience, though the actual exhibits were somewhat sparse.


1748, from French brochure (“stitched work”), from brocher (“to stitch”), from Old French brochier (“to pierce”), from broche (“awl”), from Vulgar Latin brocca, from Latin broccus (“pointy-toothed”). Doublet of broach.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Origin Latin broccus
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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