: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Featuring rings, bracelets, necklaces, lockets and brooches, the collection showcases a timeless beauty, reflecting the unyielding love held across generations.
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
For the occasion, Camilla wore a brooch that appears to be new—a break in her pattern of wearing historic pieces from the royal collection.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Hereford was able to identify property in her purse, including the three diamond rings, a wristwatch, brooch, and a diamond stick pin, together worth over $350, and more than $15,000 in 2025 when adjusted for inflation.
—Kevin Foster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
And this sartorial showing by Hollywood’s leading men was only the latest evidence that brooches are back in a big way.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
For the occasion, Camilla wore a brooch that appears to be new—a break in her pattern of wearing historic pieces from the royal collection.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Hereford was able to identify property in her purse, including the three diamond rings, a wristwatch, brooch, and a diamond stick pin, together worth over $350, and more than $15,000 in 2025 when adjusted for inflation.
—Kevin Foster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
And this sartorial showing by Hollywood’s leading men was only the latest evidence that brooches are back in a big way.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
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 8 Apr. 2026.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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