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

The gold brocade opera coat will be offered as part of the Bonhams Icons of Fashion sale, which will take place on the auctioneer’s website from June 7 to 16. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 May 2026

The image emphasizes her tall stovepipe hat, ample lace collar, a dress with detailed embroidery or brocade, and a pearl earring dangling from her left ear. —Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 25 May 2026

While posing for a photo in 1955, Monroe lounged on a carpet in a red brocade gown and black leather gloves. —Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026

The entry vestibule is wrapped in a geometric brocade—dense, graphic, and slightly moody, with a Prada-like whimsy. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 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