1. plural of brass; objects made of brass, especially decorative or functional items
2. brass wind instruments collectively in an orchestra or band
Usage: music
3. high-ranking military officers
Usage: informal; military

Examples

• She polished all the brasses in the church until they gleamed.
• The antique shop displayed beautiful brasses from the Victorian era.
• The brasses came in strong during the final movement of the symphony.
• The conductor asked the brasses to play more softly.
• The brasses were meeting to discuss the new military strategy.
• All the brasses attended the ceremony in full uniform.
• The brass doorknobs and other brasses needed regular cleaning.