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brass

Pronunciation: [bræs]

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Learn how to use brass in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “material”

(noun) a strong, shiny metal made from copper and zinc. Brass is often used to make musical instruments and some types of hardware. If you see a shiny gold-like object, it might be brass.

Example

The trumpet is made of brass, which gives it a bright sound.

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This old instrument is not brass; it is just painted to look like metal.

Example

What instruments in the band are made of brass?

Context: “military”

(noun) the officers in a military organization, especially those at high ranks. When we talk about brass, we mean the leaders who make big decisions.

Example

The brass will meet to discuss the new strategy for the mission.

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The soldiers did not report to the brass because they had a different plan.

Example

Who are the members of the brass in our army?

How to pronounce brass

Pronunciation: [bræs]

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