brooch

noun

ˈbrōch 

also ˈbrüch

: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck

Examples of brooch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Round and oval forms—the figures’ long faces, the woman’s brooch, the pattern on the calico, the shape of the man’s ears—create harmony within the scene. — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Their brothers all wore vintage floral brooches the couple collected for the wedding day. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

The brooch, and versions like the one Queen Camilla wore on Wednesday, has been sported by the likes of Kate Middleton, Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana in the past. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

The brooch depicts the ostrich feathers that make up the Prince of Wales’s heraldic badge, and it is surrounded by diamonds and emeralds. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English broche "pointed instrument, brooch" — more at broach entry 2

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for brooch

• cooch
• gooch
• baluch
• mapuche

Kids Definition

brooch

noun

ˈbrōch 

ˈbrüch

: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing