Synonyms of BRASS

noun

1. a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece

   Also: brass instrument.

2. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

   • ADMINISTRATION17
   • GOVERNANCE16
   • ESTABLISHMENT20
   • ORGANIZATION22
   • ORGANISATION13

   Also: governing body.

3. impudent aggressiveness

   • BOLDNESS11
   • NERVE8
   • FACE9
   • CHEEK14

4. the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments

   Also: brass section.

5. a memorial made of brass

   • PLAQUE17

   Also: memorial tablet.