broche

¹

[brohsh]

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.

broché

²

[broh-shey, braw-shey]

adjective

1. woven with a pattern; brocaded.

noun

plural

brochés 

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

broché

/ brɔʃe, brəʊˈʃeɪ /

adjective

1. woven with a raised design, as brocade

Word History and Origins

Origin of broche¹

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

Origin of broche²

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of broche¹

C19: from French brocher to brocade, stitch; see _broach ¹

Example Sentences

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

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

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While there is still general opposition to Russia, on the question of sacrificing purchasing power to support Ukraine, “public opinion is much more divided,” said Adrien Broche, the co-author of a study showing that only a third of the French now agree with bearing the economic consequences of the war.

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

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Lujos de esta campaña que termina con broche de oro!

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