brass · noun U /brɑːs/
brass (METAL)
C1 a shiny yellow metal
Dictionary example:
a door with a brass handle
Learner example:
The dark marble is easy to keep clean and the solid brass handles look luxur[ious]. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Swedish)
brass (MUSIC)
C2 the group of musical instruments made from brass
Dictionary example:
a brass band
Learner example:
I liked it so much that I decided to become a brass band musician myself. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; French)
