booklet
noun
Simple meaning
A small book usually having a paper cover.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
buuklitSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbʊklɪt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A small book usually having a paper cover
A small or thin book.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A small book usually having a paper cover
Used this way, booklet is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “The exhibition booklet provided interesting details about each artist.”
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