: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Queen Elizabeth matched her pillbox hat to her coat, which was accented with a large brooch, while out in London in 1977.
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Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Robbie opted for a charcoal gray suit, its sharp lapels pinned with a purple and gold crab brooch.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
The decorative jacket also speaks to the growing trend for brooches on men’s and women’s fashion.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Robbie opted for a charcoal gray suit, its sharp lapels pinned with a purple and gold crab brooch.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
The decorative jacket also speaks to the growing trend for brooches on men’s and women’s fashion.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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 30 Apr. 2026.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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