brooch
brooch Lexical Profile
brooch Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A piece of decorative jewelry that is attached to clothing with a pin or clasp.
"She pinned a beautiful silver brooch to the lapel of her vintage coat before leaving for the opera."
A historical metal clasp or fastener, often highly ornamented, used to secure a garment such as a cloak or cape.
"Archaeologists uncovered a heavy bronze brooch that the ancient chieftain used to hold his woolen cloak in place."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often confused with its homophone 'broach'; 'brooch' refers exclusively to the piece of jewelry, while 'broach' usually means to introduce a topic for discussion.
• Rhymes for brooch
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'broche', borrowed from Old French 'broche' (a spit, pointed tool, or pin), originating from Latin 'broccus' (projecting). It shares the same origin as the verb 'broach'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.