noun
brooch
brohch
noun
1
A decorative piece of jewelry with a pin, worn attached to clothing.
"She pinned a vintage brooch to her coat lapel."
How to Use Brooch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA decorative pin-on piece of jewelry, usually worn on a jacket, coat, or dress.
Common mistake
Not to be confused with "broach," which today usually means to raise a topic for discussion.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
pin a brooch
vintage brooch
diamond brooch
Word Forms
brooched past tense, brooches plural, brooches singular
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Etymology
A variant spelling of "broach," which comes from a Latin word for a pointed spike or awl — referring to the pin that fastens the jewelry.