: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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The star, stripping things back, wore a classic leather Isabel Marant moto jacket with a white tee and jeans—punctuated with a heart brooch featuring the United States’ Stars and Stripes.—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024 Qualley opted for minimal jewelry, save for a sparkling silver brooch and a few rings.—Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024 The two collections consist of complexion compacts, collector eye palettes, compact mirrors, brushes, liquid fragrance vessels, and solid perfumes/lip formulas that are housed within brooches, bracelets, necklaces, and watches.—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024 As part of the welcome, Camilla — who wore a royal blue silk crepe dress by Fiona Clare and the Australian wattle brooch, a gift from Australian people to Queen Elizabeth — was presented with a posy by Ky, 12, and his sister Charlotte.—Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brooch
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Etymology
Middle English broche "pointed instrument, brooch" — more at broach entry 2
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