Brass example sentences

"Brass" Example Sentences

1. The doorknob was made of brass.
2. The brass section of the band played loud and brassy.
3. He polished the brass doorknobs until they shone.
4. The brass candlesticks were antique and worth a small fortune.
5. They struck up the brass marching band as the troops paraded by.
6. The plaque had an inscription made of brass lettering.
7. I lifted the brass knocker and knocked loudly on the heavy wooden door.
8. She had a collection of brass animal sculptures on her bookshelves.
9. The brass band began to play a lively tune.
10. He played the trumpet in the school brass band.
11. The brass railings were tarnished and needed cleaning.
12. Brass instruments like the trumpet have a bright, loud sound.
13. They used brass fittings on all of the pipes.
14. You could polish the brass doorknobs to make them shine again.
15. A brass bell hung above the tavern's front door.
16. The brass bed frame was a family heirloom.
17. The brass scales of the snake glinted in the sunlight.
18. He held the polished brass doorknob and turned it slowly.
19. The plaque was made of shiny brass and securely mounted on the wall.
20. The brass tuba produced deep, resonant notes.
21. The brass key turned smoothly in the lock.
22. The cymbals from the brass section of the band crashed loudly.
23. The boys in the brass section put their lips around the mouthpieces of the instruments.
24. He grabbed the brass door handles and pushed open the heavy wooden doors.
25. The captain stood with his hands behind his back, the brass buttons of his uniform shining brightly.
26. The brass buttons on the soldier's uniform were polished to a high shine.
27. The brass instruments were kept in a secure cabinet to prevent damage.
28. The brass coffin handles had an ornate design.
29. The trombone player in the brass section slid the long brass slide in and out as he played.
30. Brass instruments often have a cup-shaped mouthpiece.
31. The band leader motioned for the full brass section to come in.
32. The lady wore gold bangles and brass bangles on her wrists.
33. The brass owl statue on the mantel watched over the room.
34. The brass letter seal was used to wax closed important correspondence.
35. He collected brass nautical instruments and ship bells.
36. She wore brass bangles on her wrist that tinkled softly when she moved her hand.
37. The brass nameplate on the door was tarnished and difficult to read.
38. They rubbed the brass lamp in hopes that a genie would appear.
39. The hunting horn was made of brass and produced a loud, clear note.
40. The brass monkey bookends held up stacks of books.
41. The brass scale weighed down one side of the scales.
42. The old brass scale was used to weigh letters for mailing.
43. The brass weather vane creaked as it pointed into the wind.
44. The trumpet player put the shiny brass instrument to his lips.
45. The brass abstract sculpture created an interesting contrast with the wood furnishings.
46. The brass lion door knockers were bright and shiny.
47. The aged brass ship's bell had a deep, resonant tone.
48. They took brass rubbings of the worn gravestones.
49. The brass plaque was mounted on the wall to commemorate the event.
50. The band shouted with joy as the trombone player joined the brass section.
51. The band marched down the street led by the gleaming brass instruments.
52. The brass instruments shone brightly in the sun.
53. The cymbals and horns of the brass section were particularly loud during the triumphant fanfare.
54. The military drummer boy's belt buckle and brass buttons shone brightly.
55. His brass coin collection filled several shelves.
56. The old-fashioned brass scales used weights instead of numbers.
57. The expensive brass statue had just been purchased at an auction.
58. The gold coin was placed in the brass scale pan to weigh it.
59. The faded brass band marched slowly down Main Street on Memorial Day.
60. The altar alter vessels, including the candlesticks, chalice and paten, were made of brass.

Common Phrases

1. Brass tacks - the basic facts; the essential details
2. Brass balls - extreme courage or audacity
3. Brass band - a band consisting primarily of brasswind instruments
4. Not pull any punches- to speak frankly and openly without hesitating to say what is unpleasant
5. Brass monkey weather - extremely cold weather
6. Show (one's) true colors - to reveal one's true nature or intent
7. Hold the fort - to maintain a position or situation while others are absent
8. Let the cat out of the bag - to reveal a secret by accident
9. In the brass - military personnel
10. Brass hats - senior military officers (an informal term)