booklet

booklet — noun

1. a short publication made of a few joined paper pages, usually used to give pract

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Definition

a short publication made of a few joined paper pages, usually used to give practical information about one subject

Example

The nurse gave Ravi a booklet about caring for a broken arm.

a booklet about + topic

Inside the museum bag, a free booklet explained each old photograph.

Common collocations
  • information booklet
  • safety booklet
  • instruction booklet
  • travel booklet
  • booklet about health
  • print a booklet
Synonyms
  • pamphlet

    often even thinner and commonly used for public information or opinion

  • brochure

    more strongly linked to advertising, travel, or sales material

  • manual

    usually longer and more focused on instructions for using something

  • leaflet

    normally a single folded sheet rather than a small bound book

Grammar Patterns

a booklet about + topic

a booklet on + topic

print a booklet

hand out a booklet

Usage Note

Usually refers to something made for practical reading, such as safety rules, travel details, or event information. A booklet is normally thinner and less formal than a book, and brochure is more often used for promotional material.

Common Mistakes

The hotel gave us a brochure with all the safety rules.
The hotel gave us a booklet with all the safety rules.
brochure often suggests advertising, while booklet better fits a small information book.

Word family

Synonym discussion

Sense: noun/1

Booklet is a neutral word for a thin small book, especially one that gives useful information or simple instructions. Pamphlet is often thinner and may be handed out to explain an issue or argue for an opinion. Brochure is common for travel, schools, hotels, or products, and it often has a stronger sales or promotional purpose. Leaflet usually means one sheet, sometimes folded, rather than several pages joined together. If a hospital gives patients a small guide about treatment, booklet fits well. If a tour company gives colorful material to attract customers, brochure is usually the better choice.

booklet ↗pamphletbrochure ↗leaflet ↗

Common collocations

Nouns

  • information booklet
  • instruction booklet
  • safety booklet
  • travel booklet

Phrases

  • print a booklet
  • hand out a booklet
  • read through a booklet

Prepositions

  • booklet about
  • booklet on

Etymology

English

Booklet was formed in English from book plus the suffix -let, which often adds the idea of something small. The word first meant simply a little book, and it later became common for thin paper books used to give instructions or basic information.