: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Mescal, meanwhile, went classic in his black tuxedo and white collarless shirt—a nice modern touch to timeless menswear dressing, right down to his sleek little brooch.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2026
Jewelry expert Nilesh Rakholia told Marie Claire that the Queen’s choice of this particular brooch was intentional.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Add a fun brooch to your jacket for an extra-sophisticated touch.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2026
Shane’s shoes by Carmina; socks by Falke; brooch by Cartier High Jewelry.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2026
Jewelry expert Nilesh Rakholia told Marie Claire that the Queen’s choice of this particular brooch was intentional.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Add a fun brooch to your jacket for an extra-sophisticated touch.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2026
Shane’s shoes by Carmina; socks by Falke; brooch by Cartier High Jewelry.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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