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

For a polished set that nods to Bianca Jagger’s iconic wedding style, opt for a white flared-leg suit paired with satin platforms and a floral brooch. —Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 23 June 2025

Among the pieces on view at the fair are a diamond and sapphire brooch by Cartier, Paris, from S.J. Phillips, and a 1920s American diamond horse head brooch from A La Vieille Russie, featuring a black enamel bridle, ruby and white enamel headband and an emerald eye. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025

For the second day of Royal Ascot, Queen Camilla wore the Cambridge Emerald Cluster brooch for the first time. —Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 18 June 2025

Princess Kate paid tribute to the Irish Guards by pinning on the unit's regimental brooch for the Trooping celebrations on Saturday, a key event on the royal family's calendar. —Janine Henni, People.com, 14 June 2025

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