brocade

noun

bro·​cade brō-ˈkād How to pronounce brocade (audio)
1
: a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
2
: a fabric characterized by raised designs
brocade transitive verb
brocaded adjective

Examples of brocade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The graceful curves of the scrolled pediment over the front door are echoed in the foyer with the grand sweep of the staircase, a hallmark of Williams, and in the brocade pattern of the shimmering platinum wallcoverings. Mark David, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024 The star selected a silk brocade strapless dress with a waist-accentuating peplum and a small train. Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2024 Silk brocade stays from around 1750 exemplify the bow’s functional origin as an easily undoable knot to secure a piece of clothing, while ​​a Pepto pink Comme des Garçons dress from 2007 displays its decorative potential with a pair of padded bows embedded into its front bodice and right hip. John Wogan Juliet Izon Gisela Williams Lindsey Tramuta Julia Halperin Jameson Montgomery, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024 Huang joins Dastur and Gourlay in referring to decorative art, in his case Zhuang-style brocade embroidery. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2023 Rich and detailed Silk, brocade and velvets are all classic fabrics in Parisian style. Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024 The outfit had gold brocade embroidery and complemented Hunt's all-black ensemble. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024 Inside the gathering, guests dressed in the latest season of Nina Ricci lined Bergdorf Goodman's light green brocade walls amidst blossoming magenta florals that perfectly matched the collection's pieces. Vogue, 8 Sep. 2023 The brocade blazer comes in a striking green velour fabric with exaggerated shoulders, showcasing Jaiteh’s flare for drama in his work. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Spanish brocado, from Catalan brocat, from Italian broccato, from broccare to spur, brocade, from brocco small nail, from Latin broccus projecting

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of brocade was in 1588

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Cite this Entry

“Brocade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brocade. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

brocade

noun
bro·​cade brō-ˈkād How to pronounce brocade (audio)
: a cloth with a raised design woven into it
brocaded
-ˈkād-əd
adjective

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