: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Even then, Queen Camilla styled the brooch as an accessory to her vibrant blue Fiona Clare midi dress.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Your signature might be a hair pin, a brooch, a pillbox hat, or a flash of unexpected color.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
Convertible and versatile, it can also reportedly be worn as a brooch.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Figuring out who's there It was previously disclosed that 19th Century dolls, brooches and necklaces were uncovered at the site.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 14 Nov. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Your signature might be a hair pin, a brooch, a pillbox hat, or a flash of unexpected color.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
Convertible and versatile, it can also reportedly be worn as a brooch.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Figuring out who's there It was previously disclosed that 19th Century dolls, brooches and necklaces were uncovered at the site.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 14 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 2025.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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