brocade

noun

bro·​cade brō-ˈkād 

1

: a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver

2

: a fabric characterized by raised designs

brocade transitive verb

brocaded

brō-ˈkā-dəd 

adjective

Examples of brocade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aberfeldy Single Malt Scotch x Charlie Casely-Hayford Sipping Jacket The smoking jacket was once a symbol of sophistication as menswear brands designed overcoats in velvet, silk, and brocade to specifically be worn during a cigar smoke break. —Jillian Dara, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024

Navigating the near pitch-black venue, guests were ushered by torchlight past opulent green-gold brocade curtains, setting the stage for a show steeped in sensuality and intrigue. —Thomas Adamson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024

Jolie looks incredible in the film, all angular cheekbones and brocade housecoats, divine in a cat flick eye and beehive in black-and-white flashbacks to her romance with Aristotle Onassis (Haluk Bilginer). —Alison Willmore, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024

After cocktails, and a few more mega fashion moments–Chloe Sevigny in a Saint Laurent brocade jacket, lace bodysuit and red miniskirt, for one, and Sarah Paulson in a Altuzarra black and white scalloped and pleated confection — everyone made their way into the tent for dinner. —Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Spanish brocado, from Catalan brocat, from Italian broccato, from broccare to spur, brocade, from brocco small nail, from Latin broccus projecting

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

brocade

noun

bro·​cade brō-ˈkād 

: a cloth with a raised design woven into it

brocaded

-ˈkād-əd

adjective