1. plural of brocade; rich fabrics woven with raised designs, often using gold or silver threads

1. third person singular present of brocade; weaves or decorates with raised designs

Examples

• The museum displayed ancient Chinese brocades with intricate dragon patterns.
• Her wedding dress was made from the finest silk brocades.
• The palace walls were hung with golden brocades.
• The textile artist brocades each piece by hand.
• Antique brocades are highly valued by collectors.
• The curtains were made of heavy brocades in deep burgundy.
• She brocades traditional patterns into modern designs.