broached; broaching; broaches
1
a
: to open up (a subject) for discussion
a good time to broach the subject
b
: to make known for the first time
2
a
: to pierce (something, such as a cask) in order to draw the contents
also
: to open for the first time
b
: to open up or break into (a mine, stores, etc.)
3
: to shape or enlarge (a hole) with a broach (see broach entry 2 sense 2c)
: to break the surface from below
the whale broached
broacher
noun
broached; broaching; broaches
Examples of broach in a Sentence
Verb (1)
the immense whales broaching was a magnificent sight
broached the topic of plans for next year's parade
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
As a father, this question of how and when to broach difficult topics with my children was ever-present.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
The draping, broaches and tailoring mix the classical with contemporary.
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Verb
But Kim has broached the subject of living in a new place with better schools that would help their daughter's overall well-being.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
As a father, this question of how and when to broach difficult topics with my children was ever-present.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
However, a survey the Broncos sent to fans in 2023 did broach the topic.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
The draping, broaches and tailoring mix the classical with contemporary.
—Grace Banks, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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“Broach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broach. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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broach
1 of 2 noun
: any of various pointed or narrowed tools or parts
especially
: one used for shaping a hole already bored
broach
2 of 2 verb1
: to make a hole in (as a cask) in order to draw off the contents
2
: to bring up for discussion
broach a subject
3
: to break the surface (as of water) from below
saw a submarine broaching
Medical Definition
broach
1 of 2 noun
: a fine tapered flexible instrument used in dentistry to remove dental pulp and to dress a root canal
broach
2 of 2 transitive verb
: to open (a vein) to draw blood
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