brooch
noun
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.
brooches
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pluralof brooch.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The museum also confirmed it lost a bust, brooches, a perfume bottle, two bracelets, comb, hatpin, belt buckle and several necklaces and pendants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Creating the world's next big gadget -- whether static, handheld, or wearable like earbuds, pendants and brooches -- is something of a holy grail for AI companies.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
From her “controlled chaos” come intricate, ornate, one-of-a-kind necklaces, earrings, brooches and rings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025
On view are examples of bulbous book bindings, acid-etched vases, satin capes, parchment-covered cabinets, angular decanters, diamond-decorated cloche hats, geometric malachite brooches, stark bas-reliefs, Brancusi-faced collar ads, and boxy, black-lacquer screens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
One time an older cousin brought three brooches for Fanny, Emma, and another young cousin.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
