Definition of brooch
: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Recent Examples of brooch from the Web
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Elizabeth was given a sapphire brooch from the Canadian people to mark her 65 years on the throne.
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When Abby died in 1948, individual emeralds from the brooch were distributed among the Rockefeller children.
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Kate accessorized her red dress with a maple-leaf brooch, as ever making the canniest choice.
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Her lucky charm at the time: a crystal horse brooch.
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In the book, and in the 1985 adaptation, Marilla’s heirloom brooch goes missing, and, thinking Anne has stolen it, Marilla forbids her from going to a picnic.
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The singer paired the brooch with a vintage diamond stud set, also from Cartier, that dates back to 1925 and a diamond, ceramic and gold Maillon Panthère ring from the French brand.
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The flower clip brooch—originally designed for a woman—was made at Cartier's Paris workshops in 1962 as a special order piece and features a 12.49-carat octagonal emerald cut yellow sapphire in the center.
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Display cases include brooches, pins, medals, scepters, tiaras and crowns, chockablock with rhinestones of varied colors.
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Origin and Etymology of brooch
Middle English broche “pointed instrument, brooch” — more at 1broach
BROOCH Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of brooch for English Language Learners
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: a piece of jewelry that is held on clothing by a pin and worn by a woman at or near her neck
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: a piece of jewelry fastened to clothing with a pin
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