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What I wear is a reflection of where I am going and how I am feeling. If I'm in a good mood, it's got to be cashmere and jeans - just something comfy, soft and warm. When I'm down, I might find something that I haven't worn for a while that was bought for me - or wear a brooch or a pair of shoes that are like old friends.
Kim Cattrall

Meaning of "brooch" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BROOCH

From Old French broche.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BROOCH

brooch  [brəʊtʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BROOCH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Brooch is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BROOCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

brooch

Brooch

A brooch /ˈbroʊtʃ/ is a decorative jewelry item designed to be attached to garments, often to hold them closed. It is usually made of metal, often silver or gold but sometimes bronze or some other material. Brooches are frequently decorated with enamel or with gemstones and may be solely for ornament or sometimes serve a practical function as a fastening, perhaps for a cloak. The earliest known brooches are from the Bronze Age. As fashions in brooches changed rather quickly, they are important chronological indicators. Many sorts of European brooches found in archaeology as usually referred to by the Latin term fibula.

Definition of brooch in the English dictionary

The definition of brooch in the dictionary is an ornament with a hinged pin and catch, worn fastened to clothing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BROOCH


abroach
əˈbrəʊtʃ
aircoach
ˈɛəˌkəʊtʃ
approach
əˈprəʊtʃ
broach
brəʊtʃ
coach
kəʊtʃ
cockroach
ˈkɒkˌrəʊtʃ
croche
krəʊtʃ
encroach
ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ
loach
ləʊtʃ
mailcoach
ˈmeɪlˌkəʊtʃ
motorcoach
ˈməʊtəˌkəʊtʃ
outcoach
ˌaʊtˈkəʊtʃ
overcoach
ˌəʊvəˈkəʊtʃ
poach
pəʊtʃ
reproach
rɪˈprəʊtʃ
roach
rəʊtʃ
slowcoach
ˈsləʊˌkəʊtʃ
stagecoach
ˈsteɪdʒˌkəʊtʃ
turnbroach
ˈtɜːnˌbrəʊtʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BROOCH

bronzy
broo
brood
brood hen
brood mare
brood pouch
brooder
broodier
broodiest
broodily
broodiness
brooding
broodingly
broodless
broody
brook
Brook Farm
brook lamprey
brook trout
brookable

WORDS THAT END LIKE BROOCH

Antioch
Bloch
broch
cooch
Enoch
epoch
Foch
Gooch
hooch
klooch
Koch
loch
moch
mooch
Murdoch
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pooch
scooch
scrooch
smooch

Synonyms and antonyms of brooch in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BROOCH»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «brooch» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of brooch
badge · clasp · clip · fastening · pin

Translation of «brooch» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BROOCH

Find out the translation of brooch to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of brooch from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «brooch» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

胸针
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

broche
570 millions of speakers

English

brooch
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ब्रोच
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بروش
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

брошь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

broche
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্রোচ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

broche
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bros
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brosche
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブローチ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

브로치
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bros
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ghim hoa cài áo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மார்பு ஊசி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्रोच
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

broş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fermaglio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

broszka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

брошка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

broșă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διακοσμητική καρφίτσα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

speld
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brosch
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brosje
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of brooch

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BROOCH»

The term «brooch» is very widely used and occupies the 21.008 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BROOCH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «brooch» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «brooch» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about brooch

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3 QUOTES WITH «BROOCH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word brooch.
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Kim Cattrall
What I wear is a reflection of where I am going and how I am feeling. If I'm in a good mood, it's got to be cashmere and jeans - just something comfy, soft and warm. When I'm down, I might find something that I haven't worn for a while that was bought for me - or wear a brooch or a pair of shoes that are like old friends.
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Ben Jonson
Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.
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Sophie Winkleman
I'm not one of those girls who can think, 'Right, I'll put a scarf with that and a little brooch there and maybe a vintage jacket.' I'm so impressed with girls who look terrific in a little thing they picked up at the local charity shop. I just look scruffy when I try to do vintage.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BROOCH»

Discover the use of brooch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to brooch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Ruby Brooch
From the white-plank fenced pastures of Lexington, Kentucky, to the beautiful Bay of San Francisco, The Ruby Brooch, a saga steeped in family tradition and mystery, follows a young woman's journey as she searches for the truth on the other ...
Katherine Lowry Logan, 2012
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The Quoit Brooch Style and Anglo-Saxon Settlement: A Casting ...
Analysis and definition, accompanied by full illustrations, of the quoit brooch style, uniquely found in southern England.
Seiichi Suzuki, 2000
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The Cottage, the Spider Brooch, and the Second Wife: How to ...
A fictional presentation with the goal of explaining estate planning.
Sandy Cardy, 2003
4
Antique Jewellery: Its Manufacture, Materials, and Design
A necklace in French -cannetille' work 1 A gold brooch in its original box 4 A fine late Victorian brooch 5 A Mizpah gold ring and silver cross 8 A late Victorian 9 carat red-gold bracelet 9 Detail of the Victorian bracelet 9 A silver brooch with ...
Duncan S. James, 1998
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A Lecture on Some Portraits of Shakespeare, and ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
John Rabone, 2011
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Notice of a Saxon Brooch, Found in Warwickshire
4 NOTICE OP A SAXON BROOCH, at Rothley Temple, Leicestershire, now in the Museum of the Society of Antiquaries, and another from Great Wigston, in the same county, both represented in Nichols' History ; 2 the fine examples from Catar ...
Albert Way, 1852
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Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2012 Price Guide
Jewelry courtesy CameoHeaven.com; photo by Jan Campbell Cameo brooch, 1920s Flapper with her equine companion, carnelian helmet shell, 4-point diamond necklace set en habille, silver fi ligree, 1920, 1 1/2". $1,595 “Egret” locket ...
‎2011
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With a Golden Brooch: Con Broche De Oro
An allegorical representation of an opulent insignia or brooch derived from a successful event culminating in a joyful celebration. For the main characters, With a golden brooch signifies the unveiling of their lives unexpected mission.
Noemi H. Victoria, 2012
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From Ireland Coming: Irish Art from the Early Christian to ...
NIAMH WHIT FIELD INTRODUCTION THE "TARA" BROOCH is the most ornate and intricate piece of medieval jewellery ever found in Ireland (Figs. 1 and 2). Despite its present somewhat "gap-toothed" appearance, resulting from the loss of ...
Colum Hourihane, 2001
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Shakespearean Relics. the History of Shakespeare's Brooch...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Shakespearean Relics, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BROOCH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term brooch is used in the context of the following news items.
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Schiaparelli Fall 2015 Couture
Nods to Schiaparelli's surrealist streak appeared in the form of a Cocteau eye brooch and a brass handbag in the shape of a manicured hand. «Style.com, Jul 15»
2
53 commons words you don't want to misuse
You'll broach the subject tomorrow, while wearing your grandmother's lucky brooch. Neither of which has anything to do with a breach of ... «USA TODAY College, Jul 15»
3
Boehme-Poole
... of variegated pittosporum hand-tied with satin ribbon and secured with an heirloom brooch belonging to the bride's maternal grandmother. «Americus Times-Recorder, Jul 15»
4
Norfolk finds officially declared treasure
Medieval silver-gilt brooch found in Grimston, near King's Lynn. Declared treasure at Norfolk Coroner's Court in King's Lynn. A treasure inquest ... «Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, Jul 15»
5
Pandora's Fashion Feed: Stylish Outfits You Have to See!
... sweater off one shoulder. To have a similar effect, I pinned a floral brooch to my camisole. For more style: @PandoraAmoratis. Advertisement ... «OK Magazine, Jul 15»
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Kendall Jenner Is Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel Bride (In Shoulder Pads)
She wasn't instantly recognisable, as Kendall wore a short black severe bob (wig) with a white camellia brooch pinned to the nape. It is a real ... «Grazia, Jul 15»
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Johanes Kuhnen explores new directions in his latest show at Bilk
Another brooch is white quartz set in a titanium frame. This brooch is also particularly attractive and it reminds me of a contemporary version of ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
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Alliterative artist animates animals
When she met the Star for an interview, she was wearing a rabbit brooch of her own design. “It's affordable art,” she said. “I figure not everybody ... «Nelson Star, Jul 15»
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Princess Charlotte christening: George's look of love on his sister's …
The Singapore brooch was pinned to her lapel. • Everything you need to know about Princess Charlotte's christening. As they disappeared into ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
10
Alternatives to a wedding veil
For my own vintage-inspired semi-formal wedding, I chose a birdcage veil paired with a handmade feather and brooch fascinator. The look ... «Citizens Voice, Jul 15»

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