: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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The standouts include the serpent brooch (pictured above) and a long flexible strand of diamonds modeled by Wang herself (below) that felt versatile for both men and women.—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024 Queen Camilla accessorized with a brooch on one of the lapels of her blazer.—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024 From late designer and philanthropist Mica Ertegun comes a Cartier Art Deco multi-gem and diamond brooch ($100,000 to $150,000) and a rare JAR ruby and diamond torsade necklace ($80,000 to $120,000).—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024 The idea is how collectibles and crafts inspire embellishments, including charms, handcrafted appliques, travel badges and unique brooches.—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brooch
Word History
Etymology
Middle English broche "pointed instrument, brooch" — more at broach entry 2
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