Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brolly
Noun
/ˈbrɒli/
Definition
A brolly is a British informal term for an umbrella.
Examples
- Don’t forget to take your brolly; it looks like it’s going to rain!
- She opened her brolly to shield herself from the sun during the picnic.
Meaning
It is used primarily in the UK to describe a device used for protection against rain or sun.
Synonyms
- Umbrella
- Parasol
- Shade