brooch Meaning & Definition
What Does Brooch Mean?
Brooch is used as a noun meaning A piece of ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body. It is also used to mean A painting all of one colour, such as a sepia painting. As a verb, it means To adorn as with a brooch.
Quick Facts About Brooch
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //bɹəʊtʃ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | clasp, breastpin and broach |
| Plural | brooches |
| Verb forms | brooches, brooching, brooched |
Brooch Definition (Noun)
- A piece of ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.
- A painting all of one colour, such as a sepia painting.
Brooch as a Verb
- To adorn as with a brooch.
Noun
- A piece of women’s ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.
Synonyms of Brooch
Brooch synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Brooch
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Brooch in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
brooch (plural brooches)
brooch (third-person singular simple present brooches, present participle brooching, simple past and past participle brooched)
Words That Rhyme With Brooch
Origin of Brooch
Variant of broach.
How to Pronounce Brooch
You say brooch as //bɹəʊtʃ//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Brooch
Is brooch a noun or a verb?
Brooch is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for brooch?
You can replace brooch with words such as clasp, breastpin and broach. See the full list of brooch synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of brooch?
The plural of brooch is brooches.
What is the past tense of brooch?
The past tense of brooch is brooched. The present participle is brooching.