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booklet

American  
[book-lit] / ˈbʊk lɪt /

noun

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

booklet British  
/ ˈbʊklɪt /

noun

  1. a thin book, esp one having paper covers; pamphlet

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Etymology

Origin of booklet

First recorded in 1855–60; book + -let

Example Sentences

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The alleged secrets of mediumship were divulged in booklets, often written by working magicians.

From Literature

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal

She probably ordered a booklet of tropical postcards online.

From Literature

"Just like you! Even though Mom and Anastasia and I always always tell you to quit, and Anastasia brought home all those booklets from the American Long Sausage Nation."

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