# brocade

/bɹoʊˈkeɪd/ (US) · /bɹˈɒkeɪd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/brocade
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

a thick, fancy cloth with a raised pattern woven into it, often with gold or silver thread.

For teachers: a rich, heavy fabric with a raised decorative pattern woven into it, often using gold or silver thread.

## Examples

- She wears a red brocade jacket in winter.
- The tailor shows her samples of silk brocade for the wedding dress.
- The curtains were heavy gold brocade that caught the afternoon light and made the whole room glow.

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