Brass (metal) – an alloy of copper and zinc

(Pronounced brass)

To remember the definition of the word brass, use the following mnemonic:

The brass band ran when the copperhead (copper) snake came out of the sink (zinc).

Examples of brass (metal) in a sentence

Brass bullet casings could still be found on the old battlefield. 

Her 'gold' ring was very clearly made from brass instead. 

There was a brass plaque on the frame of the painting listing it's title and artist.