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

This includes providing accessible resources such as brochures, pamphlets and other information to help the community advocate for themselves. —Christina Avery, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2024

The new owner would receive income from both Boise Cold Storage and Americana Pizza but would be able to end those leases at any time, according to the brochure. —Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2024

The Grad San Jose is on the sales block about four years after it was completed, according to a marketing brochure that JLL, a commercial real estate firm, is circulating. —George Avalos, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024

Materials, including flyers, brochures, videos and social media posts, are being rolled out and shared with coastal communities nationwide. —Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024

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