: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Queen Camilla’s Prince of Wales feathers brooch was once part of a necklace worn by Princess Diana.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
The Silhouette shoulder brooches, Nom: Boucheron, Prénom: Frédéric collection by Boucheron, 2026: white gold, diamonds.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Accessories stepped up in an unprecedented way, supporting polished looks with gloves, brooches, bags, belts, hats and wraps.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Fasten yours with a brooch for an extra-chic take.
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—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
The Silhouette shoulder brooches, Nom: Boucheron, Prénom: Frédéric collection by Boucheron, 2026: white gold, diamonds.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Accessories stepped up in an unprecedented way, supporting polished looks with gloves, brooches, bags, belts, hats and wraps.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Fasten yours with a brooch for an extra-chic take.
5.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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