brooch

noun

ˈbrōch 

also ˈbrüch

: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck

Examples of brooch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tory Burch’s tank with a detachable floral brooch has been an editor favorite since last season; this year the brooch comes in a new blue colorway. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 July 2026

The design was based on a sapphire-and-diamond brooch Prince Albert had made for his wedding to Queen Victoria in 1840. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

After Queen Elizabeth’s death in 2022, Camilla became the wearer of the brooch and has worn it for every single Royal Week in Scotland since Charles’s coronation in 2023. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 July 2026

The court also ordered the confiscation of gifts Kim had received, including a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace, a Tiffany brooch, a Dior handbag, a storage case for a gold turtle figurine and a painting by famous Korean artist Lee Ufan. — ABC News, 26 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English broche "pointed instrument, brooch" — more at broach entry 2

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for brooch

• cooch
• gooch
• baluch
• mapuche

Kids Definition

brooch

noun

ˈbrōch 

ˈbrüch

: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing