: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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And equally amazing is the fact that the brooch or pin that Duguid wears in it on his coat survives and [was previously] displayed next to the painting.—Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025 Unlike Clooney’s column dress, Diana’s look featured a sweetheart neckline, which was complimented by an extravagant pearl choker fashioned with an oval sapphire brooch once belonging to Queen Mary.—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 June 2025 The brooch honored Queen Elizabeth's love of horses, and Princess Charlotte seems to have followed in her footsteps.—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 14 June 2025 Measuring seven inches long by one inch wide, the brooch is set in 18-karat yellow gold with white, yellow, and cognac diamonds and emerald eyes.—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for brooch
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Etymology
Middle English broche "pointed instrument, brooch" — more at broach entry 2
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