brooch

[brohch, brooch]

noun

1. a clasp or ornament having a pin at the back for passing through the clothing and a catch for securing the point of the pin.

brooch

/ brəʊtʃ /

noun

1. an ornament with a hinged pin and catch, worn fastened to clothing

Other Word Forms

• unbrooch verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of brooch¹

1175–1225; Middle English broche broach, differentiated in spelling since circa 1600

Word History and Origins

Origin of brooch¹

C13: from Old French broche ; see _broach ¹

Example Sentences

From the First Lady's hat, to the Princess of Wales's feather brooch, here are some of the most eye-catching looks so far.

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She is also making brightly coloured brooches people can take away from the exhibition.

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She wore a diamond maple leaf brooch that was given by King George VI to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, in 1939 ahead of their first royal tour to Canada.

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He also stayed on theme by accessorising with embellished gloves, a brooch and a hat that paid homage to his Puerto Rican heritage.

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The Queen was wearing a diamond brooch that once belonged to Queen Victoria.

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Related Words

• jewelry