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

Others brought flair to their look with brooches, jewelry, or eyewear. — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026

Beyond denim, sweatshirts were embellished with oversized gemstones and vintage and designer brooches decorated corduroy Trucker jackets. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Stone wore a look drawn from Mugler’s personal wardrobe, including one of his brooches. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026

The actress accessorized the look with a brooch that also echoed Monroe’s styling. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 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