broché

¹ American  

[broh-shey, braw-shey] / broʊˈʃeɪ, brɔˈʃeɪ /

adjective

1. woven with a pattern; brocaded.

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noun

plural

brochés

1. a pinstripe woven in the warp direction of fabric used in the manufacture of clothing.

broche ² American  

[brohsh] / broʊʃ /

noun

1. (in weaving tapestries) a device on which the filling yarn is wound, used as a shuttle in passing through the shed of the loom to deposit the yarn.

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broché British  

/ brɔʃe, brəʊˈʃeɪ /

adjective

1. woven with a raised design, as brocade

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Etymology

Origin of broché¹

1470–80; < French, past participle of brocher to emboss (linen), weave (cloth) with a figure. See broach, brocade

Origin of broche¹

1880–85; < French: spindle, a pointed instrument; broach

Example Sentences

Accepting the game of the year award, director Guillaume Broche - wearing a red beret and striped t-shirt - said the year had been a "weird timeline" for the studio as he thanked his team.

From BBC

Guillaume Broche, chief executive and creative director of Sandfall, thanked the voters and his team as they collected the top prize.

From BBC

In 2020, at the height of the Covid pandemic, Guillaume Broche was like millions of others around the world.

From BBC

Dr Lionel Broche is a senior research fellow in biomedical physics and the lead researcher in the study.

From BBC

In season two of “Young Rock,” viewers will meet Arlyn Broche as Garcia.

From Seattle Times