: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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They can be worn as pendants or brooches.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The brooch is not exact, but kudos to Roseberry and Hadid for finding, or making, one with three pendants, as Birkin had.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Some resemble ancient oil lamps and brooches; others take after Barbara Hepworth and Isamu Noguchi sculptures.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
Astrology expert Tracy Higgs talked to The Irish Star about Melania’s possible reaction to Camilla replacing the brooch.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 May 2026
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The brooch is not exact, but kudos to Roseberry and Hadid for finding, or making, one with three pendants, as Birkin had.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Some resemble ancient oil lamps and brooches; others take after Barbara Hepworth and Isamu Noguchi sculptures.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
Astrology expert Tracy Higgs talked to The Irish Star about Melania’s possible reaction to Camilla replacing the brooch.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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