: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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The heels accompanied a little black dress and double-breasted blazer with a glittering brooch at the lapel.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Bright threads are wrapped and layered around forms, capturing minerals and gemstones to create brooches and necklaces, created with Atelier L & L (Louise Zanartu and Louis Boudart).
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026
Johnson accessorized his look with black-rimmed glasses and a brooch.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Bright threads are wrapped and layered around forms, capturing minerals and gemstones to create brooches and necklaces, created with Atelier L & L (Louise Zanartu and Louis Boudart).
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026
Johnson accessorized his look with black-rimmed glasses and a brooch.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 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 20 May. 2026.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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