1. a yellow metal that is a mixture of copper and zinc
2. musical instruments made of brass, especially in an orchestra or band
3. objects made of brass, such as ornaments or fittings

1. made of brass

Examples

• The doorknob was made of polished brass.
• She played trumpet in the brass section of the orchestra.
• The old church had beautiful brass candlesticks on the altar.
• He had the brass to ask for a raise after being late every day.
• The brass decided to change the military strategy.
• They installed brass hinges on the antique cabinet.
• The marching band’s brass instruments gleamed in the sunlight.