: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Styled by Micaela Erlanger, Streep accessorized her ensemble with shades, a diamond brooch, and black pumps.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Featuring rings, bracelets, necklaces, lockets and brooches, the collection showcases a timeless beauty, reflecting the unyielding love held across generations.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Hereford was able to identify property in her purse, including the three diamond rings, a wristwatch, brooch, and a diamond stick pin, together worth over $350, and more than $15,000 in 2025 when adjusted for inflation.
—Kevin Foster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Like jewelry for an outfit, brooches in home decor is a way to add a personal touch to a piece.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
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Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Featuring rings, bracelets, necklaces, lockets and brooches, the collection showcases a timeless beauty, reflecting the unyielding love held across generations.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Hereford was able to identify property in her purse, including the three diamond rings, a wristwatch, brooch, and a diamond stick pin, together worth over $350, and more than $15,000 in 2025 when adjusted for inflation.
—Kevin Foster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Like jewelry for an outfit, brooches in home decor is a way to add a personal touch to a piece.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 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 24 Apr. 2026.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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