: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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In 1995, some 34 years later, the diamond was reset into Jean Schlumberger’s Bird on a Rock brooch.
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Elle Meier, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
From brooches to ballgowns, a first lady’s sartorial sensibilities can tell the story of her husband’s (or her own) politics and priorities.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Situated on the body of the garment, the black lines ran vertically and along the neckline of the piece, creating a modern framing technique that only served to highlight Queen Camilla’s glittering diamond brooch, adorned near the queen consort’s shoulder.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Vintage trends are also inspiring millennials and Boomers to revisit grandma-style brooches, particularly men.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
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Elle Meier, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
From brooches to ballgowns, a first lady’s sartorial sensibilities can tell the story of her husband’s (or her own) politics and priorities.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Situated on the body of the garment, the black lines ran vertically and along the neckline of the piece, creating a modern framing technique that only served to highlight Queen Camilla’s glittering diamond brooch, adorned near the queen consort’s shoulder.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Vintage trends are also inspiring millennials and Boomers to revisit grandma-style brooches, particularly men.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brooch
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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