brochure

Everyday

1. A brochure is a small thin booklet or leaflet with pictures and information, usually about a product, a place to visit or a service. tree →
2. A school or holiday brochure tells you what is offered and often the prices. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life families look at holiday brochures, museum brochures and car brochures. In maths word problems a brochure often gives prices to add up or compare. In English lessons pupils design a brochure to persuade people, using headings, pictures and bullet points.

Examples

• We picked up a brochure about the zoo. tree →
• Mum read the holiday brochure on the train. tree →
• Our class made a brochure for our town. tree →
• The brochure says tickets cost 12 pounds for adults. tree →
• Please take a brochure on your way out. tree →
• The school brochure shows the new science lab. tree →

Note

Pronounced «BROH-shuh» (UK) or «broh-SHOOR» (USA). Spelled «-chure», like «brochure», not «broshure». A brochure is meant to advertise, so it shows the good side; check the facts.