brocade

noun

bro·​cade brō-ˈkād How to pronounce brocade (audio)
1
: a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
2
: a fabric characterized by raised designs
brocade transitive verb
brocaded adjective

Examples of brocade in a Sentence

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From Alessandro Michele’s debut at Valentino to layers of jewel tones and brocade at Saint Laurent, the more is more mentality is back. Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 16 June 2025 Rather than go for a sporty look, Kidman opted for elegance in a white silk dress with a tonal floral brocade pattern, boat neckline, cap sleeves, and flared skirt. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 4 July 2025 Tables are lit by low-hanging, black brocade lampshades. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 The bride wore a shimmering brocade corset dress from Schiaparelli’s most recent couture collection. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for brocade

Word History

Etymology

Spanish brocado, from Catalan brocat, from Italian broccato, from broccare to spur, brocade, from brocco small nail, from Latin broccus projecting

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of brocade was in 1588

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“Brocade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brocade. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

brocade

noun
bro·​cade brō-ˈkād How to pronounce brocade (audio)
: a cloth with a raised design woven into it
brocaded
-ˈkād-əd
adjective

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