: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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The rapper looked dapper in a classic black-and-white tux with a jeweled brooch on the lapels.
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Brendan Le, People.com, 10 June 2025
Listen to this article 2 min A pricey diamond brooch was found hiding in plain sight within an innocuous box of jewelry when the box was brought in for a routine valuation.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Items like sunglasses, brooches, statement cuffs, stacks of jewelry — and yes, bag charms — are no longer afterthoughts.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
When rummaging through a jewelry box, look for brooches, pendants, and rings.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
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Brendan Le, People.com, 10 June 2025
Listen to this article 2 min A pricey diamond brooch was found hiding in plain sight within an innocuous box of jewelry when the box was brought in for a routine valuation.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Items like sunglasses, brooches, statement cuffs, stacks of jewelry — and yes, bag charms — are no longer afterthoughts.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
When rummaging through a jewelry box, look for brooches, pendants, and rings.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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