booklet

American

[book-lit] / ˈbʊk lɪt /

noun

a little book, especially one with paper covers; pamphlet.

booklet British

/ ˈbʊklɪt /

noun

a thin book, esp one having paper covers; pamphlet

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Etymology

Origin of booklet

First recorded in 1855–60; book + -let

Vocabulary lists containing booklet

Conventions, Writing, and Speaking & Listening, Unit 3

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I find him at the dining room table, too upset to field my request for the instruction booklet.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

"At no stage were we shown, consulted on, or asked to approve the content of the booklet, including any illustrations within it."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Trainees were supplied with a reference booklet covering most of the same topics discussed in the training, as well as a set of numbers to call in case of different events.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

The booklet was free, and Boritt was trying to teach himself English.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Did everything work the way the booklet said it would?

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

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booklet

noun

noun

Etymology

Origin of booklet

Vocabulary lists containing booklet

Conventions, Writing, and Speaking & Listening, Unit 3

Example Sentences

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