brass

[US]/brɑːs/
[UK]/bræs,brɑs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a yellow alloy of copper and zinc
objects made of brass
shameless boldness
a type of wind instrument made of brass

Phrases & Collocations

brass instrument

brass knuckles

brass fittings

brass jewelry

top brass

brass wire

brass band

brass tacks

brass ball

brass plate

brass ball valve

brass alloy

brass ring

antique brass

brass casting

yellow brass

brass plated

Example Sentences

a coat with brass buttons

it's brass monkey weather tonight.

an embossed brass dish.

a wardrobe with brass teardrop handles.

They are the top brass of steel industry.

getting down to brass tacks.

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.

Brass tarnishes quickly in wet weather.

an ancient oak chest bound with brass braces.

shining brasses stood on the mantelpiece.

the brass and percussion were consistently too loud.

the heat is communicated through a small brass grating.

the lousy government never gave them a brass razoo.

the brass sections let rip with sheer gusto.

The top brass got a huge pay rise.

Real-world Examples

He had the brass to make a statement.

Source: IELTS vocabulary example sentences

Let's get down to brass tacks. Fine.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 5

No under sheriffs or other top brass were charged.

Source: NPR News December 2013 Compilation

Yeah. We need some strings. Maybe some brass and then...

Source: Volume 4

What cheek - she's got a brass neck.

Source: BBC Authentic English

Silk shirts slip off the brass.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

The craftsman burnished the brass plates until they glowed.

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

A brass neck? Phyllis has a brass neck!

Source: BBC Authentic English

He played violin, brass, horn and drums.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

From engraved ivory tusks to brass sculptures to plaques.

Source: Vox opinion

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