Definition of 'brooch'

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brooch

(broʊtʃ

)

Word forms: plural brooches

countable noun B2

A brooch is a small piece of jewellery which has a pin at the back so it can be fastened on a dress, blouse, or coat.

Or simply buy a length of ribbon and secure the brooch to the bow.

Synonyms: badge, pin, clip, fastening More Synonyms of brooch

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brooch in British English

(brəʊtʃ

)

noun

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

Word origin

C13: from Old French broche; see broach1

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brooch in American English

(broʊtʃ , brutʃ )

nounOrigin: ME broche: see broach

a large ornamental pin with a clasp, worn by women, usually at the neck

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brooch in American English

(broutʃ, bruːtʃ)

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

Also: broach

Word origin

[1175–1225; ME broche broach, differentiated in sp. since ca. 1600]

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But not all brooches are symbolically charged; sometimes they just look cool.For one more jolt of personality, pin a brooch to your lapel.The jewels adorning the brooch on each idol will shine and dazzle depending on their movement.Have you added a brooch to your wardrobe?Others protested that a brooch would age you ten years.The current trend for a prim, buttoned-up collar lends itself perfectly to brooch wearing.