CEFR B1

brass

noun

Meaning

A yellow metal alloy made by mixing copper and zinc, often used for making musical instruments, decorative objects, and fittings.

Examples

The old doorknob was made of solid brass.
She polished the brass candlesticks until they gleamed.

Synonyms: bronze, metal, alloy

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brass (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /bræs/

Definition

A yellow metal alloy made by mixing copper and zinc, often used for making musical instruments, decorative objects, and fittings.

Examples

The old doorknob was made of solid brass.
She polished the brass candlesticks until they gleamed.
The tuba is a large brass instrument played in orchestras.

How to Use brass

brass section (collocation): The group of musicians who play brass instruments in an orchestra or band. — "The brass section provided a powerful fanfare."
brass tacks (idiom): The essential details or facts of a matter. — "Let's get down to the brass tacks of the budget."

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