brocade

noun

bro·​cade brō-ˈkād How to pronounce brocade (audio)
1
: a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
2
: a fabric characterized by raised designs
brocade transitive verb
brocaded adjective

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Using faux chenille, a fabric manipulation technique that creates layered textures, Threadapeutic produces richly tactile works that can take three months to complete, such as Gather and Shore wall hangings made from lace, brocade and tulle scraps. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 All have a soft gray color palette, offset by wood and gold accents and brocade fabrics. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025 The color palette spoke to a certain regality, while the textures—brocade, metallic, and snakeskin, created a visual conversation between heritage and modernity. Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025 Fabrics treated with Tough Cotton Technology enhance the sturdiness of canvas fabrics, while tonal inserts, brocade and floral patterns keep the jackets visually soft. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brocade

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of brocade was in 1588

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“Brocade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brocade. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

brocade

noun
bro·​cade brō-ˈkād How to pronounce brocade (audio)
: a cloth with a raised design woven into it
brocaded
-ˈkād-əd
adjective

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