brooch

noun

ˈbrōch 

also ˈbrüch

: 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 Web

From feathery clutches to frilly brooches, fashion week guests are using the playful texture to give their looks an unexpected pop. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026

Highlights include a jewel box of a shop lined with wood drawers of glittering gemlike brooches, insignia, cords, and colored fringes; an embroidery and monogramming school; and a bead room for commissioning consultations. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

The Floral Brooch The brooch isn’t going anywhere any time soon. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Jean Schlumberger’s 1965 Bird on a Rock brooch and Hedges and Flowers necklace, created between 1978 and 1987, are also among the archival loans. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English broche "pointed instrument, brooch" — more at broach entry 2

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for brooch

• cooch
• gooch
• baluch
• mapuche

Kids Definition

brooch

noun

ˈbrōch 

ˈbrüch

: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing