: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
Examples of brooch in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebHolland Taylor is happy to be wearing her brooches, thank you very much.—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024 Nader elevated her look with a few key accessories, most notably a large black floral brooch pinned to the lapel, which added a touch of romanticism to the structured piece.—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024 Biden donned a sleek black two-piece pantsuit for the occasion, accessorizing with a bejeweled brooch.—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024 Biden accessorized with matching trousers and pumps, and added a touch of sparkle with an ornate brooch.—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, WWD, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brooch
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English broche "pointed instrument, brooch" — more at broach entry 2
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