: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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In Troy, officials recently unveiled a gold brooch and a rare jade stone, offering a glimpse into the city's pre-Greek past.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Also stolen were a matching emerald necklace and emerald earrings worn by Marie-Louise, the second wife of Napoleon, as well as a tiara and large brooch that belonged to Empress Eugénie.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The display is full of handmade mini-garments, fashioned into brooches and earrings, plus bows and hairpins, featuring diamanté charms of dresses, bows and bikinis.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Queen Camilla accentuated her ensemble with a special brooch.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Also stolen were a matching emerald necklace and emerald earrings worn by Marie-Louise, the second wife of Napoleon, as well as a tiara and large brooch that belonged to Empress Eugénie.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The display is full of handmade mini-garments, fashioned into brooches and earrings, plus bows and hairpins, featuring diamanté charms of dresses, bows and bikinis.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Queen Camilla accentuated her ensemble with a special brooch.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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