noun
brocade
bruh-KAYD
Brocade (noun) means a heavy fabric woven with a raised, often ornate pattern, traditionally in gold or silver thread. Example: “The curtains were made of a rich gold brocade.”
noun
1
A heavy fabric woven with a raised, often ornate pattern, traditionally in gold or silver thread.
"The curtains were made of a rich gold brocade."
"She wore a jacket cut from antique silk brocade."
verb
1
To weave a raised decorative pattern into fabric.
"The weavers brocaded the silk with images of birds and flowers."
How to use brocade
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fancy, textured fabric with a raised pattern woven right into it, rather than printed on top.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "brocaded" objects (things covered in brocade) with the raw fabric itself.
Common pairings
gold brocade
silk brocade
brocade fabric
brocaded jacket
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Word forms
- Plural
- brocades
- Third person singular
- brocades
- Past tense
- brocaded
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The curtains were made of a rich gold _____.
Etymology
From French brocart and Italian broccato, ultimately from a Gaulish root meaning a spike or shoot — the same root that gives us "broccoli."
Rhymes for brocade
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What does “brocade” mean?
The word “brocade” means a heavy fabric woven with a raised, often ornate pattern, traditionally in gold or silver thread. In plain terms, a fancy, textured fabric with a raised pattern woven right into it, rather than printed on top.
How do you pronounce “brocade”?
“Brocade” is pronounced bruh-KAYD (/bɹəˈkeɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “brocade” in a sentence?
Here is “brocade” used in a sentence: “The curtains were made of a rich gold brocade.”
What part of speech is “brocade”?
Depending on how it is used, “brocade” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “brocade” come from?
The word “brocade” comes from French. From French brocart and Italian broccato, ultimately from a Gaulish root meaning a spike or shoot — the same root that gives us "broccoli.".
How many meanings does “brocade” have?
“Brocade” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a heavy fabric woven with a raised, often ornate pattern, traditionally in gold or silver thread.
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