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BROHSH-uh/ˈbrəʊʃə/

A brochure is a thin illustrated booklet that advertises: a holiday brochure; a course brochure. A leaflet is usually one sheet (already in the dictionary); a catalogue lists many items. Prospectus is the formal college twin. Do not call a single webpage a brochure unless it is designed as one.

Meaning

A thin book with pictures that advertises a product, place, or course.

Examples

• “The college brochure lists every module for next year.”
• “The college brochure lists every optional module for next year.”
• “A holiday brochure still arrived in the post, which surprised the family who book online.”

Good to know

a holiday / course brochure. One sheet: leaflet. Formal college: prospectus. Many items: catalogue.

Near in meaning

prospectus

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