brass

noun
UK: /brɑːs/
US: /bræs/

  1. A yellow metal that is a mixture of copper and zinc.

    1. The door handle is made of brass. [ ] [ ]
    2. The antique shop had many items made of shining brass and copper. [ ] [ ]

  2. Brass musical instruments, such as trumpets and trombones.

    1. He plays brass in the school band. [ ] [ ]
    2. The orchestra featured a powerful brass section during the performance. [ ] [ ]

  3. A memorial plaque made of brass.

    1. The church has a brass commemorating the war heroes. [ ] [ ]
    2. She cleaned the family brass to keep alive the memory of her grandfather. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

impudence nerve
brass noun

  1. Boldness or nerve, especially in a way that is rude or disrespectful.

    1. She had the brass to ask for a raise. [ ] [ ]
    2. I can't believe his brass; he just walked in and took my seat. [ ] [ ]
brass adjective

  1. Relating to instruments or objects made of brass.

    1. The brass band played loudly. [ ] [ ]
    2. She polished the brass candlesticks until they gleamed. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having a color resembling brass.

    1. The sunset cast a brass glow over the fields. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her hair had a brass tinge after spending the summer in the sun. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brass" in English means: A yellow metal that is a mixture of copper and zinc., Brass musical instruments, such as trumpets and trombones., A memorial plaque made of brass..

The phonetic transcription of "brass" is /brɑːs/ in British English and /bræs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brass": impudence, nerve.

Example usage of "brass": "The door handle is made of brass.". More examples on the page.