Pamphlet meaning in English
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Definition
a pamphlet: a brochure, a leaflet, a booklet
A "pamphlet" is a short printed book with a paper cover. By definition, it is any printed material which isn't "bound" like a book. Pamphlets provide information about a variety of topics: politics, religion, new technology etc. Note that pamphlets aren't necessarily related to political ideas or statements, and that they can contain information on a wide range of topics.
Pronunciation examples
UK: I have written a pamphlet on collecting butterflies.
US: I handed out pamphlets after the conference.
Examples
- "Bank Clerk : Umm, why don't you take this pamphlet on international wire transfers just so there's no confusion."
Exercise 1
Polly writes that her friend will "look through all the properties on his books."
Select the terms from the list below that are synonymous with "books" in this context.
Select the terms from the list below that are synonymous with "books" in this context.
Polly writes that her friend will "look through all the properties on his books."
Select the terms from the list below that are synonymous with "books" in this context.
Select the terms from the list below that are synonymous with "books" in this context.
A "brochure" is a small booklet containing promotional material or product information. These are not the sort of "books" referred to in the dialogue.
The word "novel" refers to a book that recounts a fictional story. These are not the sort of "books" referred to in the dialogue.
When Polly writes about "books" she is referring to "files". The properties on Flatman's "books" are the buildings and apartments which he manages or represents. As a real estate agent, Flatman tries to find, sell or rent homes for his clients. "Books" is used here in a similar sense as an accountant might use the term: to refer to files or records. The expression "on the books" means "on the record", or "on file".
When Polly writes about "books" she is referring to "records". The properties on Flatman's "books" are the buildings and apartments which he manages or represents. As a real estate agent, Flatman tries to find, sell or rent homes for his clients. "Books" is used here in a similar sense as an accountant might use the term: to refer to files or records. In this context "records" are synonymous with "books". The expression "on the books" means "on the record", or "on file".
A "pamphlet" is a piece of printed material which is not "bound" like a book, and much shorter. Pamphlets provide information on a variety of topics: politics, religion, products etcetera. This term is not synonymous with "books" as it is used in the text.
Exercise 2
The bank clerk gives Jean a "pamphlet".
What is a "pamphlet" in this context?
What is a "pamphlet" in this context?
The bank clerk gives Jean a "pamphlet".
What is a "pamphlet" in this context?
What is a "pamphlet" in this context?
A "pamphlet" is not necessarily related to politics or current events. In English, a pamphlet refers to a short book (without a traditional cover) which contains information on any topic. A pamphlet can contain inflammatory political material, but by definition it is a small book which simply contains information.
A pamphlet may contain promotional information, however it doesn't contain "coupons", which are tickets or pieces of paper which can be redeemed for discounts or free products.
A "pamphlet" is a short printed book with a paper cover. By definition, it is any printed material which isn't "bound" like a book. Pamphlets provide information about a variety of topics: politics, religion, new technology etc. Example: We received a pamphlet from the veterinarian about taking care of our kitten. The bank clerk gives Jean a "pamphlet" containing information about international wire transfers.
"A book used for recording banking transactions" is called a "bank book" or a "check book", and is used for recording the debits and credits of the customer. Example: Every month I try to balance my bank book, but I never come up with the same total as my bank. A "pamphlet" is not "a book used for recording banking transactions".
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