: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Arthur's forest green three-piece suit was made by New Zealand company Crane Brothers and accented with an old thrifted brooch.
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
The faux wrap front also gives it elevated flair that can be accessorized with a pearl necklace, metal chain, or even an heirloom brooch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
The delicate tiara has eight detachable starburst shapes that double as brooches.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
At the site, archaeologists uncovered artifacts from daily life in Iron Age Britain, including bronze brooches, a bone comb and a bangle made of bronze.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Nov. 2025
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
The faux wrap front also gives it elevated flair that can be accessorized with a pearl necklace, metal chain, or even an heirloom brooch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
The delicate tiara has eight detachable starburst shapes that double as brooches.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
At the site, archaeologists uncovered artifacts from daily life in Iron Age Britain, including bronze brooches, a bone comb and a bangle made of bronze.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 2025.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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