broche

¹

[ brohsh ]

noun

1. (in weaving tapestries) a device on which the filling yarn is wound, used as a shuttle in passing through the shed of the loom to deposit the yarn.

broché

²

[ broh-shey; French braw-shey ]

adjective

1. woven with a pattern; brocaded.

noun

, plural bro·chés [broh-, sheyz, b, r, aw-, shey].

1. a pinstripe woven in the warp direction of fabric used in the manufacture of clothing.

broché

/ brɔʃe; brəʊˈʃeɪ /

adjective

1. woven with a raised design, as brocade

Word History and Origins

Origin of broche¹

1880–85; < French: spindle, a pointed instrument; broach

Origin of broche²

1470–80; < French, past participle of brocher to emboss (linen), weave (cloth) with a figure. See broach, brocade

Word History and Origins

Origin of broche¹

C19: from French brocher to brocade, stitch; see broach ¹

Example Sentences

While there is still general opposition to Russia, on the question of sacrificing purchasing power to support Ukraine, “public opinion is much more divided,” said Adrien Broche, the co-author of a study showing that only a third of the French now agree with bearing the economic consequences of the war.

From New York Times

In season two of “Young Rock,” viewers will meet Arlyn Broche as Garcia.

From Seattle Times

Lujos de esta campaña que termina con broche de oro!

From The Guardian

En el Broche de Oro, los tres periodistas eligen sus propias Personas del Año.

From Slate

Later one of them inducts him into the ancient rite of creating gâteau à la broche, a “tall, conical, hearth-baked confection” made by pouring a rich hazelnut batter in layers into a mold that revolves around a spit.

From New York Times