: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Check out our top picks for achieving his look like a bold pair of eyeglasses, clean suit separates, a crisp shirt and standout accessories including brooches, pocket squares and more!
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The queen herself wore the matching amethyst brooch on her trip to Washington in 1991.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
She was seen wearing a brooch with the Union Jack and Stars and Stripes flags presented to Queen Elizabeth on her first visit to the United States in 1957.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Check out our top picks for achieving his look like a bold pair of eyeglasses, clean suit separates, a crisp shirt and standout accessories including brooches, pocket squares and more!
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
The queen herself wore the matching amethyst brooch on her trip to Washington in 1991.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
She was seen wearing a brooch with the Union Jack and Stars and Stripes flags presented to Queen Elizabeth on her first visit to the United States in 1957.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brooch
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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