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brooch

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɹoʊtʃ// UK //bɹˈəʊtʃ// brooch

n. a piece of jewelry with a pin on the back. You wear it on your clothes, like a jacket or a dress, to look nice or to hold a scarf in place.

n. an ornamental piece of jewellery designed to be attached to a garment by a pin or clasp. Often used as a decorative accessory or to fasten clothing items like shawls.


SIMPLE

She wore a silver brooch on her coat.

CONTEXTUAL

The antique brooch was passed down through three generations and is now worn only on special occasions.

COMPLEX

The curator carefully displayed the Victorian brooch, noting how the intricate gold filigree and small pearls reflected the craftsmanship of the mid-nineteenth century.

Synonyms
Origin

Variant of broach.

Usage

Commonly worn on the lapel of a jacket or the shoulder of a dress.

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