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book·​let | \ ˈbu̇k-lət How to pronounce booklet (audio) \

Definition of booklet

: a little book especially : pamphlet
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This booklet describes how to set up the DVD player. there's an instruction booklet next to the computer
Recent Examples on the Web Game booklet gives you standard rules and some preposterous alternate rules. — Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, "The best board game of 2020," 7 Nov. 2020 All four also received a bouquet of white roses, a duffel bag that included an Ursuline volleyball blanket and a collection of photos, two of them in frames and the rest in a booklet. — Chris Dabe, NOLA.com, "Ursuline wins playoff opener: Senior ceremony helps build connection on volleyball court," 4 Nov. 2020 There’s actually not much in the booklet about building a fallout shelter. — John Kelly, Washington Post, "A fallout shelter might have caused you to fall out with your neighbors," 4 Nov. 2020 The booklet includes gluten-free and vegan recipes. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The 2020 'We Energies Cookie Book,' with recipes from professional bakers, debuts Nov. 4," 26 Oct. 2020 Free copies of the color booklet will be given out around the state as always, from Nov. 4 to 18. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The 2020 'We Energies Cookie Book,' with recipes from professional bakers, debuts Nov. 4," 26 Oct. 2020 The traditional assembly booklet, with only two steps per page, is much easier to follow. — Jim Salter, Ars Technica, "Gaming chairs or work from home chairs? Ars tests two under $500," 16 Oct. 2020 The 57-page booklet is available free online at the kinship coalition's website, kinshipky.org. — Deborah Yetter, The Courier-Journal, "New handbook offers help to the many grandparents, others offering 'kinship' care for kids," 16 Oct. 2020 The booklet can be purchased at grayslaketourist.eventbrite.com. — Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com, "‘Darn close’ to living in Mayberry; Grayslake celebrates 125 years with new book of memories," 8 Oct. 2020

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First Known Use of booklet

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of booklet was in 1856

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15 Nov 2020

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“Booklet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/booklet. Accessed 5 Dec. 2020.

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booklet

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How to pronounce booklet (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of booklet

: a book with only a few pages that contains information on one subject

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booklet

noun
book·​let | \ ˈbu̇k-lət How to pronounce booklet (audio) \

Kids Definition of booklet

: a little book usually having paper covers and few pages

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