Brooch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɹəʊtʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brooch is a noun meaning A piece of ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.
Meaning
A piece of ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.
More Meanings
- A painting all of one colour, such as a sepia painting.
- (transitive) To adorn as with a brooch.
Example Sentences
Not the imperious show / Of the full-fortuned Caesar ever shall / Be brooch'd with me.
Word Forms
- brooches
- brooching
- brooched
Synonyms for brooch
Depending on context, synonyms include breastpin, clasp, broach.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include breastpin, clasp, broach, spindle, pin, clip.
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