: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Over time these pieces – rings, pendants, lockets and brooches — came to symbolize general tokens of affection or protection.
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Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
As for accessories, Queen Camilla, who often wears sentimental pieces and even nostalgic brooches for public outings, opted for simple staple pieces.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The gem is also featured in a pendant, a brooch, and a ring.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Her corset-esque top included embellished puffy short sleeves and was completed with a Celtic brooch, a subtle tribute to her mother.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
As for accessories, Queen Camilla, who often wears sentimental pieces and even nostalgic brooches for public outings, opted for simple staple pieces.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The gem is also featured in a pendant, a brooch, and a ring.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Her corset-esque top included embellished puffy short sleeves and was completed with a Celtic brooch, a subtle tribute to her mother.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 19 Aug. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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