Broach-Brooch | Commonly Confused Words

Broach

/brəʊtʃ/

To bring up a topic for discussion.

The artist didn't broach the subject of his fees.Sarah hesitated to broach the topic of marriage.He never broaches controversial topics at dinner.

/brəʊtʃ/

An ornament or decorative piece of jewelry worn on clothing

She pinned the vintage brooch to her silk scarf.The museum displayed a 14th-century gold brooch.She gifted her sister a shimmering pearl brooch.

This word has no antonyms

Remember that brooch relates to jewelry, something you put on to enhance appearance.
Broach often suggests bringing something into conversation or into view, like a topic or a barrel's content.
To broach a subject involves opening up discussion, whereas a brooch is something you might wear.
Think of the oach in broach like approach for conversations and introductions.
The oo in brooch can be associated with the loops or decorative nature of a brooch.