noun Download 🔗Share A thick heavy fabric into which raised patterns have been woven, originally in gold and silver; more recently any cloth incorporating raised, woven patterns. Examples : "The queen's gown was made of shimmering gold brocade, catching the light with every move. " material art style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An item decorated with brocade. Examples : "The grandmother's chair was covered in a beautiful brocade. " material style art culture appearance item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of several species of noctuid moths such as some species in the genera Calophasia and Hadena Examples : "The entomologist carefully pinned the brocade, a small, brown moth, next to the other noctuid species in his collection. " insect Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (metaphoric) A decorative pattern. Examples : "The falling leaves painted a brocade of red and gold across the lawn. " appearance style art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To decorate fabric with raised woven patterns. Examples : "The tailor will brocade the edges of the wedding gown with gold thread. " material art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading