brooch

noun

ˈbrōch How to pronounce brooch (audio)
 also  ˈbrüch
: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck

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Shammas, for his part, wore a classic black tuxedo with a sparkly swan brooch on his lapel. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 There were other pieces showing gods in animal forms as well as a metal brooch. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025 Queen Camilla wore the Tudor Crown brooch for the special Buckingham Palace reception on Wednesday. Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025 Image The section also features a loan from the Royal Collection: the Williamson Diamond brooch, a jonquil flower design with a 23.6-carat pink diamond that was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, the year of her coronation. Ming Liu, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brooch

Word History

Etymology

Middle English broche "pointed instrument, brooch" — more at broach entry 2

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brooch was in the 13th century

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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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brooch

noun
ˈbrōch How to pronounce brooch (audio)
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing

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