Basic Details
Word: Brochure
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small book or magazine that contains pictures and information about something, often used for advertising.
Synonyms: Pamphlet, booklet, leaflet
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Blow your own trumpet: To boast or brag about your own achievements. Example: "In her brochure, she really blows her own trumpet about the success of her bakery."
- Show the ropes: To explain or demonstrate how to do something. Example: "The manager created a detailed brochure to show the ropes to new employees."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The travel agency handed out a beautiful brochure highlighting the best places to visit in Italy.
Example 2: I found a brochure at the library that explained how to use the new computer system.
Example 3: The school created a brochure for parents that contained information about upcoming events and activities.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "brochure" comes from the French word "brochurer," which means "to stitch" or "to bind"? This reflects the early method of binding sheets of paper together to create a booklet.
Famous Quote
"Good design is all about making other designers feel like idiots because that idea wasnt theirs." Frank Chimero
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "brochure" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A small book with information
c) A kind of movie
d) A type of furniture
Answer: b) A small book with information
2. Which of these is a synonym of "brochure"?
a) Notebook
b) Pamphlet
c) Invitation
d) Letter
Answer: b) Pamphlet
3. Which sentence uses "brochure" correctly?
a) She read a brochure about space travel.
b) He made a brochure for his lunch.
c) They used a brochure to cook dinner.
d) The brochure swam in the pool.
Answer: a) She read a brochure about space travel.
4. Which idiom means showing off your skills?
a) Blow your own trumpet
b) Show the ropes
c) Cut corners
d) Jump the gun
Answer: a) Blow your own trumpet
5. What is the opposite of "brochure"?
a) N/A
b) Paper
c) Document
d) A point of view
Answer: a) N/A
