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
• leaflet
• flyer
• pamphlet
• folder

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

Job candidates needed to submit their resumes to the city by Tuesday, according to the hiring brochure put out by the recruitment firm the city hired to conduct a national search. —Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025

Citrus juice samples, spotless restrooms, and a treasure trove of travel brochures create an experience that’s part bathroom break, part mini-vacation kickoff. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025

Think less like a brochure, and more like a smart rep answering real customer questions. —Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025

The business model appeared solid on paper and in the many brochures and videos the company pushed out, promising to take control of all aspects of what can be a difficult home-construction process. —Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 13 June 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

Rhymes for brochure

• abjure
• adjure
• allure
• assure
• cocksure
• coiffure
• contour
• couture
• demure
• detour
• endure
• ensure

Kids Definition

brochure

noun

bro·​chure brō-ˈshu̇(ə)r 

: a pamphlet containing advertising or descriptive material