: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
Examples of brooch in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebSteel said the discovery of her brooch’s true cost brought her a great deal of joy after undergoing two years of treatment for breast cancer.—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024 The brooch’s design appeared to allude to Murphy’s role as J. Robert Oppenheimer in the film.—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024 That would be the humble brooch—although these aren’t the kind of brooches your granny used to wear.—Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024 The excavations also revealed a trove of artifacts, including brooches, rings, coins, tableware and a belt buckle decorated with horses.—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024 Queen Camilla and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands agree that just one brooch isn’t enough this spring!—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024 There is often a feminine edge spotted in her outfits; brooches, intricate makeup, and sky-high pumps.—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024 After the war, Cartier produced a brooch of that same bird, now singing, his cage flung wide open.—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024 Queen Camilla wore a glittering brooch on her visit to the Isle of Man, and back in New York City, Holly Madison stood out in a bright orange ensemble.—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English broche "pointed instrument, brooch" — more at broach entry 1
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