English Explanatory Dictionary

brochure

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A booklet of printed informational matter, like a pamphlet, often for promotional purposes.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹəʊ.ʃə(ɹ)/ /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ /bɹoʊˈʃɝ/ en-us-brochure.ogg

Word forms

brochure brochures

Etymology

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.

Related words

advertisement booklet catalogue catalog circular flier flyer handbill junk mail leaflet pamphlet prospectus

Derived words

brochureware e-brochure
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