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Definition of brocade

brocade

/broʊˈkeɪd/
bro · cade
Plural:brocades
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Adjective:brocaded
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Past Simple:brocaded
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Past Participle:brocaded
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Present Participle:brocading
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brocade Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A rich, heavy fabric, typically of silk, woven with a raised pattern, often using gold or silver thread.

Example

"The historical museum displayed a sixteenth-century ceremonial gown made of crimson and gold brocade."

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• verb

1

To weave a fabric with a raised, decorative design or pattern.

Example

"Master weavers in the workshop still brocade silk using traditional handlooms and metallic threads."

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• Rhymes for brocade

• Nearby Words

broadside
broadsword
broadway
brocade
brocaded
broccoflower
broccoli

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Spanish brocado and Italian broccato, meaning 'embossed cloth', ultimately derived from Latin broccus ('projecting' or 'pointed'), which also gave English the word 'broccoli'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brocade. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brocade
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