Pronunciation: /bræs/
noun a yellow alloy of copper and zinc
A1 The doorknob was made of brass.
A2 She polished the brass candlesticks until they shone.
B1 The band played a lively tune on their brass instruments.
B2 The antique brass chandelier added a touch of elegance to the room.
C1 The brass plaque on the wall commemorated the building's historical significance.
C2 The artist crafted a stunning sculpture out of brass.
adjective made of or resembling brass
A1 The brass doorknob was shiny and cold to the touch.
A2 She played a brass instrument in the school band.
B1 The brass fittings on the boat were starting to tarnish.
B2 The brass accents in the room added a touch of elegance.
C1 The brass sculptures in the museum were beautifully crafted.
C2 The brass chandelier in the ballroom was a stunning centerpiece.
formal The brass section of the orchestra sounded magnificent during the performance.
informal I love the sound of a brass instrument in a jazz band.
slang She's got a lot of brass to talk to me like that.
figurative His words were like brass, harsh and unyielding.
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