Definition of BROACH

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Verb (1)

express, vent, utter, voice, broach, air mean to make known what one thinks or feels. express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces. expressed her feelings in music vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words. a tirade venting his frustration utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech. utter a groan voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words. an editorial voicing their concerns broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion. broached the subject of a divorce air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention. publicly airing their differences

Examples of broach in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Kate, always stylish, wore a totally bespoke (and stunningly gorgeous, obviously) emerald green coat from Alexander McQueen for the occasion, complete with a matching fascinator and a large, leafy green broach. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Kate Middleton Wears Custom Alexander McQueen for St. Patrick's Day," 17 Mar. 2019 The inspiration for the piece actually goes all the way back to the 1840s, when Prince Albert had a sapphire-and-diamond broach designed for his soon-to-be wife, Queen Victoria. — Zoe Weiner, Glamour, "Blake Lively's Engagement Ring in A Simple Favor Was Inspired by Princess Diana's," 7 Sep. 2018 Both Victoria, 40, and Sofia wore matching broaches on their left sides. — Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, "Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia Prove They Are the Sexiest Royal Wedding Guests Ever," 4 June 2018 The 70-year-old wore a simple cream-colored coat with a butterfly broach, her signature pearl necklace, and matching earrings. — Michelle Manetti, Good Housekeeping, "Camilla Parker Bowles Just Wore the Most Eccentric Hat We've Ever Seen," 16 May 2018 Think grandma's broach or a piece of vintage family furniture that has been sitting in the attic for ages. — Sunset, "11 Creative Vintage Wedding Decor Ideas," 22 Jan. 2018 Then add gemstone clips or use a bobby pin to attach your favorite broach. — Kristin Koch, Seventeen, "42 Amazing New Ways to Wear Braids," 1 Feb. 2018 Elsewhere, a neckline on a pale blue top plunged daringly and was given a tasteful lift with a broach detail under the bust. — Patrick Cooley, cleveland.com, "Rusted Root coming to Cleveland," 6 July 2017 Elsewhere, a neckline on a pale blue top plunged daringly and was given a tasteful lift with a broach detail under the bust. — Patrick Cooley, cleveland.com, "Rusted Root coming to Cleveland," 6 July 2017

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

In recent weeks, White House officials broached with Mr. Powell the idea of meeting privately with the president so that each can lay out his thinking about economic conditions. — Paul Kiernan, WSJ, "Jerome Powell Is ‘100% Safe’ at Fed, Trump Economic Adviser Says," 26 Dec. 2018 Thomas broached the 2,000-yard rushing mark for the Tigers as a senior and scored 24 times on the ground before sustaining an injury that forced him to miss the Ohio Division II state title game. — Theo Lawson, The Seattle Times, "NCAA early signing day: These five WSU recruits could make an instant impact for the Cougars," 17 Dec. 2018 From there, however, Baekhyun broaches new territory. — Monica Kim, Vogue, "EXO’s Baekhyun Just Dropped His Second Streetwear Capsule," 14 Sep. 2018 Ditto in the health-care marketplace, where big deals like the one uniting Aetna and CVS have been broached to cope with rapid changes in technology and regulation. — Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, "On Big Media, the Court Speaks," 12 June 2018 If that's the case, do a little research and broach the possibility with her. — Beth Levine, Woman's Day, "Q&A: Tricky Social Dilemmas—Solved," 6 Apr. 2012 But once the subject of the royal couple had been broached, Clooney wasted no time rushing to Meghan Markle's defense. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "George Clooney Says Meghan Markle Is Being "Vilified," Just Like Princess Diana Was," 12 Feb. 2019 Just a month ago, in fact, the New York Times reported that Trump's then-attorney John Dowd had broached pardons for both former national security adviser Michael Flynn and former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort last year. — Aaron Blake, Washington Post, "Trump says it’s ‘stupid’ to ask whether he’d pardon Michael Cohen. He protests way too much.," 24 Apr. 2018 My mom tells me to calm down, and my dad doesn't broach the subject. — Willa Bennett, Seventeen, "12 Teens Get Real About How Their Parents Talked To Them About Puberty," 19 July 2017

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Variety picked up the story Tuesday, as Senator Maggie Hassan once again broached the issue and FTC chairman Joseph Simons pledged to look into it. — Hayden Dingman, PCWorld, "This week in games: Obsidian teases a game reveal, the FTC pledges to look into loot boxes," 30 Nov. 2018 In an interview at Lincoln Center, Ms. Bouder, who doesn’t mince words, talked about the risks of broaching this subject from inside a large, highly competitive company. — Siobhan Burke, New York Times, "Ashley Bouder, the Feminist Ballerina With a Mission," 29 June 2018 But once the subject of the royal couple had been broached, Clooney wasted no time rushing to Meghan Markle's defense. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "George Clooney Says Meghan Markle Is Being "Vilified," Just Like Princess Diana Was," 12 Feb. 2019 Videos by Saudi rappers that explore social themes such as drug use and official mismanagement—topics rarely broached in mainstream Saudi entertainment—have been watched millions of times on YouTube. — Donna Abdulaziz, WSJ, "For Saudi Arabia’s Growing Hip-Hop Scene, It’s Tricky," 10 Aug. 2018 At times, multiple topics been broached during a single agenda item, or board members have engaged in dialogue or asked questions of audience members. — Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Maine Township supervisor endorses cut-off time for public board meetings," 9 Mar. 2018 Kushner’s father, Charles, then broached ending the Westminster Hotel deal with the Trumps this year, according to the people briefed on the situation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the discussions were private. — BostonGlobe.com, "Trumps and Kushners cut ties on hotel deals that raised eyebrows," 22 June 2018 In recent weeks, White House officials broached with Mr. Powell the idea of meeting privately with the president so that each can lay out his thinking about economic conditions. — Paul Kiernan, WSJ, "Jerome Powell Is ‘100% Safe’ at Fed, Trump Economic Adviser Says," 26 Dec. 2018 Thomas broached the 2,000-yard rushing mark for the Tigers as a senior and scored 24 times on the ground before sustaining an injury that forced him to miss the Ohio Division II state title game. — Theo Lawson, The Seattle Times, "NCAA early signing day: These five WSU recruits could make an instant impact for the Cougars," 17 Dec. 2018

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History and Etymology for broach

Noun

Middle English broche "pointed instrument, brooch," borrowed from Anglo-French, "pointed object, brooch, spigot," going back to Vulgar Latin *brocca, noun derivative from feminine of Latin broccus "prominent, projecting," of uncertain origin

Verb (1)

Middle English brochen "to pierce, skewer (meat), tap (a cask), borrowed from Anglo-French brocher "to prick, spur, stab," verbal derivative of broche "pointed object" — more at broach entry 1

Verb (2)