Some types of printed material
| name
| description/definition
| example sentence
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| pamphlet
| small book with a soft cover, dealing with a specific topic, often political
| The Conservative Party published a pamphlet on the future of private education.
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| leaflet
| single sheet or folded sheets of paper giving information about something
| I picked up a leaflet about the museum when I was in town.
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| brochure
| small, thin book like a magazine, which gives information, often about travel, or a company, etc.
| Do you have any brochuresabout Caribbean holidays?
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| prospectus
| small, thin book like a magazine, which gives information about a school, college or university, or a company
| Before you choose a university, you should send away for some prospectuses.
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| flyer
| single sheet giving information about some event, special offer, etc., often given out in the street
| I was given a flyer about a new nightclub which is opening next month.
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| booklet
| small thin book with a soft cover, often giving information about something
| The tourist office has a free bookletof local walks.
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| manual
| book of detailed instructions how to use something
| This computer manualis impossible to understand!
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