VocabularyBasePractice words

Meaning & use

booklets

noun·Everyday

Last updated

UK/ˈbʊklɪts/
US/ˈbʊklɪts/

“booklets” is a form of “booklet”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.

Meaning

  1. nouncountable

    Small, thin books with paper covers, usually containing information about a particular subject.

    Grammar: Countable noun; use with numbers or 'a': two booklets, a booklet.

    Patterns

    • a booklet on something
    • a booklet about something

    The museum gives out free booklets about the exhibits.

    She collected booklets from all the tourist spots.

    These booklets explain how to use the machine.

Word forms

singularbooklet

Common combinations

information booklet
Pick up an information booklet at the front desk.
instruction booklet
The instruction booklet is in the box.
a stack of booklets
He handed out a stack of booklets to the students.

Synonyms and how they differ

pamphlet
A pamphlet is similar but often has fewer pages and may be just one sheet folded; a booklet is usually bound.
brochure
A brochure is often glossy and used for advertising, while a booklet can be for any purpose.

Word family

book noun
A larger, usually thicker publication.
booklet noun
A small book with a paper cover.

Commonly confused: booklets or book?

booklets vs book

A book is usually larger and thicker than a booklet. A booklet is a small, thin book.

Practice

Choose the correct sentence:

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “booklets”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.

Your sentence stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.

Explore more words