: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright was known to wear brooches to reflect a political message—and her collection now lives at the National Museum of American Diplomacy.
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Ariel Kanter, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
The King and Queen also gave Mattarella, 83, The Grand Tour: A Journey Through the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and France by Thomas Nugent, first published in 1778, and a brooch with their cypher.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Among the Early Iron Age finds were a large pendant, brooches, and a decorative metal disc, often used as a military adornment.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Viking men and women of all classes wore jewelry, including necklaces, brooches and arm rings (also known as armlets).
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Ariel Kanter, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
The King and Queen also gave Mattarella, 83, The Grand Tour: A Journey Through the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and France by Thomas Nugent, first published in 1778, and a brooch with their cypher.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Among the Early Iron Age finds were a large pendant, brooches, and a decorative metal disc, often used as a military adornment.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Viking men and women of all classes wore jewelry, including necklaces, brooches and arm rings (also known as armlets).
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brooch
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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