brocade

noun

bro·​cade brō-ˈkād 

1

: a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver

2

: a fabric characterized by raised designs

brocade transitive verb

brocaded

brō-ˈkā-dəd 

adjective

Examples of brocade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the year of Luther’s birth, for example, England enacted a second Act of Apparel, restricting sable, ermine, velvet, and satin brocade to knights and lords, while damask and satin were allowed for people who had a yearly income of at least £40. —Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026

Geena Davis is absolutely stunning at the 1991 Academy Awards in a semi-sheer golden brocade gown. —Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026

In another image shared to Instagram, Hadid opted to up the glam factor in an icy blue and brocade vintage Dior gown with sheer cut-outs and fringe details. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026

From brocade coats to workaday dresses, these looks dominated the runway. —CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026

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

Rhymes for brocade

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• buffeted
• cascade

Kids Definition

brocade

noun

bro·​cade brō-ˈkād 

: a cloth with a raised design woven into it

brocaded

-ˈkād-əd

adjective