Origin of brass
before 1000; 1945–50
for def 5; Middle English
bras, Old English
bræs; cognate with Old Frisian
bres copper, Middle Low German
bras metal
OTHER WORDS FROM brass
brass·ish, adjectiveWords nearby brass
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British Dictionary definitions for brass
brass
/ (brɑːs) /
noun
Other words from brass
Related adjective: brazenWord Origin for brass
Old English
bræs; related to Old Frisian
bres copper, Middle Low German
bras metal
Scientific definitions for brass
brass
[ brăs ]
A yellowish alloy of copper and zinc, usually 67 percent copper and 33 percent zinc. It sometimes includes small amounts of other metals. Brass is strong, ductile, and resistant to many forms of corrosion.
Cultural definitions for brass
brass
Musical instruments traditionally made of brass and played by blowing directly into a small, cup-shaped mouthpiece. They include the French horn, trumpet, trombone, and tuba.
Idioms and Phrases with brass
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